Como estudos decoloniais podem colaborar com sistemas de inteligências artificiais na construção de futuros possíveis : um ensaio socialista sobre decolonização digital a partir do Sul Global.

Abstract

With the growing use of artificial intelligence in various fields of knowledge, it becomes evident that these technologies will, for long eras, be part of the tools shaping work and learning relationships, as they allow for the expansion of interaction interfaces between humanity and computational systems, establishing new ways of constructing knowledge. If used consciously and responsibly, artificial intelligences (AIs) can be powerful tools in building prosperous futures. Through data analysis and pattern identification, AIs can help reveal and combat deeply rooted inequalities and biases in societies, contributing even to the decolonization of knowledge. On the other hand, there is a significant risk that AIs may end up reproducing patterns already present in society, thereby reinforcing inequalities and behaviors that subordinate valuable knowledge that could be applied to avoid dystopian futures. For this to happen, it would only take for society at large to be excluded from the discussion, allowing everything around to remain exactly as it is. In this sense, a wide range of initiatives has emerged that can be understood as focusing on principles guiding decolonial studies in Brazil and around the world. In this essay, we will explore what these initiatives are, how they have acted in their respective fields, and what they have in common and complement in terms of objectives, pathways, and territories.