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.
Coded Bias (2020) is a documentary film directed by Shalini Kantayya, released on November 11, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Joy Buolamwini, Cathy O'Neil, Meredith Broussard and Silkie Carlo. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
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Joy Buolamwini
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Cathy O'Neil
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Meredith Broussard
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Silkie Carlo
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Virginia Eubanks
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Ravi Naik
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Safiya Umoja Noble
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Zeynep Tufekci
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Jim Jordan
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Directed by Shalini Kantayya, written by Shalini Kantayya, produced by Shalini Kantayya.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 64 ratings.
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…
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The main cast of Coded Bias (2020) includes Joy Buolamwini, Cathy O'Neil, Meredith Broussard, Silkie Carlo and Virginia Eubanks. The film was directed by Shalini Kantayya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Coded Bias was released on November 11, 2020 and runs for 1h 26m.
Coded Bias (2020) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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