Fighting cultural appropriation in the age of AI | Angelo Baca | TEDxRISD
Angelo’s talk addresses concerns of Indigenous Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence for Native American communities, in particular, the Navajo Nation and how this tribal nation can engage it from a cultural and philosophical context. Dr. Angelo Baca (Diné/Hopi) is an assistant professor at the Rhode Island School of Design in History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences with a focus on Indigenous and Native American Studies. His work encompasses sacred lands protection, repatriation, and food sovereignty reflecting his commitment to collaborative research with Indigenous communities on equal and respectful terms and a long-standing dedication to both Western and Indigenous knowledge. Additionally, he serves on the Reconciliation on Derogatory Placenames and the Bears Ears National Monument Committees appointed by Secretary Deb Haaland. He strives to empower local and traditional knowledge keepers of Indigenous communities in the stewardship of their own cultural practices and landscapes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
