[Table ronde n°1] Digitalisation, incertitude et régulation de l'inconnu

The roundtable offers a sophisticated and nuanced exploration of digitalization and uncertainty, drawing on diverse disciplinary perspectives. Rouvroy’s critique of algorithmic governmentality is particularly incisive, framing the turn to algorithms as a symptom of a deeper crisis of representability rather than a solution to uncertainty. Her examples, such as the shift in humanitarian action from structural analysis to resilience, effectively illustrate how algorithmic approaches can obscure causes and redistribute burdens. Girel’s pragmatic approach complements this by emphasizing that uncertainty is not merely a deficit but can be actively produced and managed, and he rightly points to the ethical problem when uncertainty is shifted onto vulnerable groups. Abu-Alyounes grounds the discussion in practical governance, showing how international organizations respond to technological risks through non-binding instruments, which highlights the gap between theoretical concerns and policy implementation. The argumentation is generally solid, though the format limits depth, and some points could benefit from further elaboration. The sources cited are primarily the speakers’ own work and institutional references, which are credible but not extensively documented. The title accurately reflects the content, and the discussion is highly relevant to contemporary debates on AI regulation and the governance of uncertainty. Overall, the panel provides valuable insights, though it remains at a relatively high level of abstraction.

The title accurately reflects the content, which centers on digitalization, uncertainty, and regulation.

8/10

The panel features established academics and an international organization specialist, providing a high-level theoretical and practical discussion. The arguments are well-structured and grounded in scholarly work, though the format is a debate rather than a peer-reviewed study.

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• 00:00Introduction by moderator A. Gizem Yasar, setting the stage for the panel on digitalization, uncertainty, and regulation.
• 02:00Antoinette Rouvroy begins her presentation, arguing that the algorithmic turn is a symptom of a crisis of representability.
• 10:00Rouvroy discusses how algorithmic governmentality translates ontological indeterminacy into epistemic uncertainty, displacing rather than reducing uncertainty.
• 20:00Mathias Girel presents his pragmatic approach to uncertainty, emphasizing that it is not just a lack of information but something actively produced and distributed.
• 30:00Girel discusses how technologies reorganize uncertainty and the concept of organized ignorance.
• 40:00Dafna Abu-Alyounes shares UNESCO's practical perspective on governing emerging technologies through standard-setting instruments.
• 50:00Panelists engage in a discussion on the ethical and political implications of redistributing uncertainty.
• 1:00:00Concluding remarks and thanks to the speakers.

• ENS-PSL official website — Institutional context for the event and the chair.
• ENS-PSL LinkedIn — Institutional social media presence.
• ENS-PSL YouTube channel — Channel where the video is hosted.

• Algorithmic governmentality — Provides background on the concept central to Rouvroy's argument.
• UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI — Concrete example of international standard-setting discussed by Abu-Alyounes.

• No discordant sources identified — The panelists largely agree on the main points, with differences in perspective rather than contradiction.