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Roberto Gonzalez is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. His research explores the cultural and social impacts of technology, with a focus on militarization, surveillance, and ethics. Current projects include a book on virtual warfare examining the military's use of big data and algorithms for autonomous weapons systems and computational counterinsurgency.
His research interests span military anthropology, technology and society, surveillance studies, and indigenous knowledge systems. He investigates how new technologies reshape power dynamics, ethics, and cultural practices, particularly in contexts of warfare and policing. Recent work critically examines AI hype, drone warfare, and algorithmic governance.
Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on the military applications of AI and big data, including autonomous weapons systems, drone warfare in Ukraine and Afghanistan, and the role of Silicon Valley in transforming the military-industrial complex. He also maintains a long-standing interest in indigenous communities, as seen in his work on Zapotec agriculture and the resilience of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe.
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