How do our norms influence technological development, and for whom is technology actually made? In a series of articles, we highlight research, innovations and new ways of thinking from KTH with a focus on gender equality and inclusion.
Technology for whom?
Turning deepfake porn into a design challenge
It takes one photo and five minutes and your face could appear in a fake porn video. KTH researchers Madeline Balaam och Alejandra Gómez Ortega are investigating how generative AI fuels this form of abuse, and how interaction design might offer a way to fight back.
The design of technical gadgets influences more than we think – from our behaviour to who is welcomed or excluded. Researcher and industrial designer Karin Ehrnberger shows how design can reveal norms and pave the way for more inclusive technology.
Feeling safe at the station – a question of fairness
The feeling of safety at Swedish railway stations varies significantly between different groups. Women, LGBTQI people and people with disabilities more often feel unsafe in station environments, which means that public transport is not equally accessible to everyone.
