The implementation of technology in urban environments: the role of innovation and the collective component in change processes in the cities. The concept of smart cities and its implications for human rights. What is the limit of smart?
Forms, practices and ethics of smart cities. Geo-surveillance, data surveillance and the right to privacy. How much does the data collected in cities say about their people? Surveillance as a tool for deepening social inequalities. International and local experiences will be presented. Is it possible to build inclusive smart cities that protect human rights? From the urban perspective, how is a smart city proposed?
Speakers: Solano Benitez (PY), Fernando Duarte (PY) y Paloma Lara Castro (PY).
Moderator: Fredi Casco
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