Fundacentro will host a discussion on digital colonialism in the world of work

On June 25, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Fundacentro will welcome sociologist and PhD in political science from the University of São Paulo – USP, Sérgio Amadeu da Silveira, who will discuss "The business model of Big Techs in public service, Digital Colonialism, and the application of artificial intelligence in public procurement."

The lecture will take place at Fundacentro's auditorium, located at Rua Capote Valente, 710 – Pinheiros – São Paulo – SP. To participate, simply register via the Google Forms link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=CumH655i3EKL9bMuoaxZOvC8t-rp7S9Mh9XWHYzumMVUQUdYMEo0OUk3V05HMTlTQlZOUkkwQ0dDRS4u

The institution aims to discuss the impact of public institutions adopting the business models of Big Techs (large technology companies operating globally) and how this affects Brazilian citizenship, making it dependent on the accumulation interests of major tech corporations.

Digital colonialism

According to experts, the concept of digital colonialism refers to the domination exerted by large technology companies, usually from developed countries, over the economies and societies of developing nations. This form of colonialism manifests through data control, digital infrastructures, labor platforms, and digital markets.

The lecture will also be streamed on the institution’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/live/MqxWY8KR33I). No certificates will be issued for YouTube viewers.