Big Tech and the Automation of Genocide in Gaza

About this episode

This episode features a seminar discussing the role of Big Tech in the automation of genocide in Gaza, presented by Dr Samer Abdelnour and chaired by Dr Amal Nazzal.

This seminar was delivered at the Middle East Centre on 30 May 2025 by Dr Samer Abdelnour, University of Edinburgh Business School, and Chaired by St Antony’s George Antonius Birzeit Visiting Fellow, Dr Amal Nazzal. This seminar was delivered at the Middle East Centre on 30 May 2025. Dr Samer Abdelnour, University of Edinburgh Business School, addressed the topic of ‘Big Tech and the Automation of Genocide in Gaza’. It was chaired by St Antony’s George Antonius Birzeit Visiting Fellow, Dr Amal Nazzal.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Amal Nazzal

Guest: Dr Samer Abdelnour

Topics covered

• Big Tech
• Automation
• Genocide
• Gaza
• Seminar
• Middle East

Keywords

• Big Tech
• Automation
• Genocide
• Gaza
• Seminar
• Dr Samer Abdelnour
• Dr Amal Nazzal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Edinburgh Business School, Middle East Centre

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