One step forward, two steps back: Why Artificial Intelligence is currently mainly predicting the past

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is celebrated by many as a technology of the future; however, it predominantly looks to the past. This blog post explores why AI systems often reproduce old patterns instead of developing progressive solutions. What role do historical data play in the predictions and decisions made by AI? How do existing inequalities and the marginalisation of certain groups in our society get exacerbated by AI systems, and what does this mean for social justice?