Coded Bias

In this thought-provoking documentary directed by Shalini Kantayya, the film delves into the unsettling realities of artificial intelligence and its inherent biases. It follows the journey of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini as she uncovers racial and gender biases in facial recognition technology, sparking a global conversation about the ethical implications of AI. The film highlights the urgent need for accountability and transparency in tech development, featuring interviews with experts and activists who advocate for change. While it hasn’t won major awards, it has been praised for its timely and critical examination of technology’s impact on society. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on Soap2day.