tech
May 2, 2026
Privacy in the Age of AI: An Unpostponable Conversation
By María Adelaida Saldarriaga - [email protected]
TL;DR
- AI is no longer confined to tech labs but is a daily presence, impacting various aspects of life.
- The discussion around AI should focus on the human relationship between people, data, and power, not just technical aspects.
- AI infers and predicts behaviors from patterns, often without users' clear, informed consent.
- The normalization of being observed and categorized poses a risk to privacy, social trust, autonomy, and democracy.
- For businesses, privacy can be a competitive advantage if treated as a core value, not just a legal requirement.
- Public and private leaders need ethical judgment and deep conversations beyond mere regulatory compliance.
- Dynamic regulatory frameworks are needed to adapt to technological change without stifling innovation.
- The core question is not what AI *can* know about us, but what we consciously decide it *should not* know.