Algorithms that reward or penalise the citizens of a country on the basis of collated data – in places like China and India, “algorithmic governance” has long been a reality. But even in Germany, computer software already takes decisions that have consequences for many people’s lives.
How do you conduct yourself on the net when it comes to your data? More on the cautious side? Or rather insouciant? Or balanced and pragmatic? Here is a self-test in six questions.
Chui Kit LAM, a.k.a Stegermatt, is one of the few Hong Kongers who moved from Hong Kong to Germany, to start their new life there. In 10 interviews, we will ask him questions regarding different aspects of life in Germany.
