Coded Bias

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Coded Bias

2020

1h 30m

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Nell Minow

AWFJ.org

Coded Bias is a powerful reminder that for computers as well as humans, representation matters.

Dec 2, 2021

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A wake-up call and a call to action.

Nov 21, 2020

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's really good. An eye-opener.

Nov 21, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Eric J

I dig it. Bias imbedded technology = A.I.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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arun p

Great film. It will open your eyes if you are open-minded and want to learn about the consequences of technology. This is a very important film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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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

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georgan g

This documentary is horrifying and something we all need to understand!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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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

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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: 7th Empire Media, Ford Foundation - Just Films, Chicken And Egg Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 5, 2021
Runtime: 1h 30m

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