Reading Response 06: Case Study
Case Study
For this assignment, use contemporary, real-world examples to develop a case study that draws on arguments and concepts from the readings. Apply arguments from at least two of this weeks texts to analyze your case.
Assigned Readings:
- Crawford, Kate. Earth. Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence. Yale University Press, 2021. pp. 23-52
- Hogan, Ml. The Fumes of AI. Critical AI. Volume 2, Issue 1, April 2024
- Monserrate, Steven Gonzalez. The Staggering Ecological Impacts of Computation and the Cloud. The MIT Press Reader, 14 Feb. 2022. Accessed online.
What to Do:
- Select your example or case study. Look for something that serves as an example to highlight the issues raised in the readings.
- Describe your case and provide context: Who are the main actors or stakeholders? What is the technology at play? What are the political, economic, or cultural stakes?
- Draw connections between the readings and your case study. How does your example help us understand the ideas presented in the texts?
Format & Requirements:
- Length: 500 words minimum
- Format: Google Doc, Word Doc, or PDF
- Engage with at least 2 readings
- Focus on analysis and reflection, not just summary
- Provide a clear connection between the case study and the ideas/concepts from the readings.
- Cite your sources thoroughly using a consistent format (APA,)
- This includes disclosure of your use of GenAI tools, if employed.

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