Trendwatch: Media & Culture: August 17, 2020

Digitizing Burning Man – The economy of the metaverse – Personal data markets – Facial recognition mounts first amendment defense – Exam proctoring tools perpetuate inequality 

Digitizing Burning Man - Techcrunch

How indie developers are re-imagining social apps to save the iconic off-the-grid event.

The Economy of the Metaverse: Interview with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney - Medium

What kind of economy will be required to support a healthy and vibrant ecosystem for all participants?

The EU is Launching a Market for Personal Data - MIT Technology Review

In a radical shift for the EU’s data governance strategy, the Trusts Project promotes data sharing as a civic duty.

Facial Recognition Start-Up Mounts a First Amendment Defense -New York Times

Clearview AI has hired Floyd Abrams, a top lawyer, to help fight claims that selling its data to law enforcement agencies violates privacy laws.    

Software that Monitors Students During Tests Perpetuates Inequality and Violates Their Privacy - MIT Technology Review

The coronavirus pandemic created a surge in demand for exam proctoring tools. Here’s why universities should stop using them.