Anatomy of an AI System
<p>The notion of artificial intelligence may seem distant and abstract, but AI is already pervasive in our daily lives. <em>Anatomy of an AI System</em> analyzes the vast networks that underpin the “birth, life, and death” of a single Amazon Echo smart speaker, painstakingly compiling and condensing this huge volume of information into a detailed high-resolution diagram. This data visualization provides insights into the massive quantity of resources involved in the production, distribution, and disposal of the speaker.</p>
Authors: Kate Crawford, Vladan Joler
Designer: Vladan Joler, Kate Crawford