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Coded Bias

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Exploring the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2020-11-11

Runtime: 86 mins

Director: Shalini Kantayya

Writer: Shalini Kantayya

Spoken language: 普通话, English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: Coded Bias

Production Companies: 7th Empire Media, Independent Lens, ITVS, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Chicken & Egg Films, Women Make Movies, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Production Grant, Sundance Institute

Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom, China

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Alunauwie
Coded Bias is a powerful documentary that explores the ethical flaws in AI systems, particularly facial recognition, and highlights the experiences of researchers like Joy Buolamwini in exposing algorithmic bias. The film presents real-world cases that reveal how marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by AI errors, raising critical awareness among viewers. With a clear narrative, accessible explanations, and impactful stories like the infamous Tay bot incident, this film is a must-watch for Gen Z and tech users alike. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
2025-09-19

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