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Deep Dive: Coded Bias (2020)

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Coded Bias
Coded Bias is a documentary directed by Shalini Kantayya that examines the biases embedded in artificial intelligence technologies. The film features contributions from researchers such as Joy Buolamwini, who discovered that her face was often unrecognizable to facial recognition systems. This led her to investigate the underlying reasons for these failures and how they disproportionately affect minorities. The documentary argues that the lack of legal structures surrounding artificial intelligence results in human rights violations. It discusses how algorithms can discriminate based on race and gender in critical areas like housing, healthcare, and legal systems. Buolamwini and her colleagues testified before the US Congress, advocating for greater accountability in AI technologies and the creation of the Algorithmic Justice League to address these issues.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Joy Buolamwini, a key figure in AI bias research.
  • •See how algorithms impact housing and healthcare access.
  • •Find out about the Algorithmic Justice League's mission.

Did You Know

•Coded Bias premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival in January 2020.
•Joy Buolamwini found that facial recognition systems only worked when she wore a white mask.
•The limited release of the film earned $10,236 at the box office.
•The documentary features contributions from researchers like Cathy O’Neil and Safiya Noble.

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Artificial intelligence ethicsFacial recognition technologySocial justice advocacy