Yves Moreau

I am a concerned scientist doing research at the interface between artificial intelligence and genetics. I am actively pushing back against the creeping development of mass surveillance technology, in particular the abusive deployment of forensic DNA databases. I am also engaged in a reflection on how technological advances are shaping our society, and how to avoid that technology further exacerbates inequalities or leads us to an ecological collapse. I also encourage scientists and engineers to participate more actively in the social debate, beyond their strict expertise but in a reasoned manner.

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The New York Times [Video]: China’s Surveillance State Is Growing. These Documents Reveal How.

Credited as source (background contribution to the reporting on DNA surveillance)
International Tibet Network •

China's DNA Steal: Thermo Fisher and the Ethics of DNA Collection in Tibet

As part of a 'HANDS OFF TIBETANS' DNA' Global Week of Action an expert panel of researchers, scientists and activists will discuss the ethics of mass DNA collection in Tibet, primarily focusing on breaking down Thermo Fisher's corporate responsibility and their involvement in China’s newest attack on Tibetan identity. Panelists will be discussing issues of privacy and consent, including how this DNA sampling and collection is being used to reinforce systemic racism and discrimination by China against Tibetans.
Evening Standard •

[Video] Concerns raised about China’s gene giant in UK universities

Chinese genomics giant, BGI Group, which runs the state-owned national gene bank, is believed to have significant and long-standing ties to the Chinese Communist Party and the country’s military. In recent years, twenty major UK universities have received over £40 million from state-linked Chinese companies. Other universities have previously had commercial links with BGI subsidiaries, it is claimed. However, Exeter University which has a running contract with a BGI subsidiary involving data
LN24 •

[Video] Grand Débat: Le tracking dans la stratégie de "déconfinement" belge

Au sommaire de Grand Débat du jeudi 16 avril 2020 : • La technologie de tracking peut-elle nous aider plus efficacement dans le "déconfinement" ? • Plusieurs pays comme la Corée du Sud ou Singapour ont déjà utilisé des applications de localisation • En quoi consiste ces applications ? • La vie privée est-elle mise de côté avec ce système de tracking ? • Qui va développer cette stratégie en Belgique ? • Où notre pays en est-il dans l'élaboration de cette technologie ?
RTBF Vews •

[Video] Les hébergeurs de migrants répondent aux haters

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