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Coded Bias

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An exploration into the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's discovery of racial bias in facial recognition algorithms.
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Clear, concise, and comprehensive, Coded Bias offers a chilling look at largely unseen side effects of modern society's algorithmic underpinnings.

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Claudia Puig FilmWeek (LAist) A wake-up call and a call to action. Nov 21, 2020 Full Review Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) It's really good. An eye-opener. Nov 21, 2020 Full Review Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (LAist) You really walk away with the sense "Oh, this is just everywhere, and we have to stop and talk about it right now before it gets out of hand." Nov 21, 2020 Full Review Harry Solomons Loud and Clear Reviews Clear-minded and led by charismatic subjects, Coded Bias succeeds despite its shortfalls to offer a haunting takedown of AI evangelism. Rated: 4/5 Jan 8, 2025 Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Toisto.net By the time CODED BIAS ends, it opens the floodgates to countless hours of discussion on not just the legality, but morality of the interconnected world around us. Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Annlee Ellingson CineWomen It’s far too big a topic for a single film, especially such a succinct one, and Coded Bias struggles to connect the dots among the various issues. What it does do, however, is make the case that these technologies ... have, well, coded bias. Aug 17, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Aluna U 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) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review David F A thought-provoking documentary about a scholar who is asking uncomfortable questions about Artificial Intelligence with her research. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Eric J I dig it. Bias imbedded technology = A.I. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/04/23 Full Review tom m I've heard bits of this in news reports and many of my techy podcasts. Well done. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review georgan g This documentary is horrifying and something we all need to understand! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Very well thought out storyline! Timing and distribution of informational segments, professional interviews, as well as local personal stories, were all well placed to keep one entertained throughout the entire documentary. The candor of all those who spoke as well, helped get the heart and message of Joy Buolamwini's research across; its not the thing itself but those who create it. When the intended message of a researcher gets accurately interpreted and understood, it is something to be celebrated. That is exactly what this documentary does. Definitely recommend! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Shalini Kantayya

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Joy Buolamwini

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Shalini Kantayya

Screenwriter

Steve Acevedo

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Alexandra Gilwit

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Shalini Kantayya

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Synopsis An exploration into the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's discovery of racial bias in facial recognition algorithms.
Director
Shalini Kantayya
Screenwriter
Shalini Kantayya
Production Co
Chicken And Egg Pictures, 7th Empire Media, Ford Foundation - Just Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 5, 2021
Runtime
1h 30m