Coded Bias: A Documentary

Shalini Kantayya

AJL

Dec 7, 2020

When MIT researcher, poet, and computer scientist Joy Buolamwini uncovers racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence systems sold by big tech companies, she embarks on a journey alongside pioneering women sounding the alarm about the dangers of unchecked artificial intelligence that impacts us all. Through Joy’s transformation from scientist to steadfast advocate and the stories of everyday people experiencing technical harms, Coded Bias sheds light on the threats A.I. poses to civil rights and democracy.