Facial recognition software is increasingly becoming integrated into society and policing despite coded racial bias.
Dr. Timnit Gebru is a well-respected leader in the field of ethical A.I., an industry that’s committed to making artificial intelligence more inclusive and representative of our diverse population. She co-authored a groundbreaking paper that showed facial recognition to be less accurate at identifying women and people of color. She co-founded the Black in AI affinity group. And she was the co-leader of Google’s Ethical A.I. team – that is, until they abruptly forced her out of the company (Dr. Timnit Gebru’s Twitter).
From its beginnings to modern-day, cameras and photo technology have favored lighter-skinned subjects.
Black social media creators are on strike from creating new choreography. Here's why.
When will Facebook hold itself accountable for the harm it causes, and how can we rally our voices?
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in over 650 organized events in support of reproductive rights, accelerated by the Texas abortion ban. Today, Kholiswa shares more about the history of reproductive justice and its role in a more equitable future.
Reflect on how to build solidarity for the long term, both as movements and individuals, in a struggle that spans decades and generations.
Columbus Day represents the history of colonization and erasure of Indigenous communities. Learn about the movement to change it.
The Nextdoor app's racist practices by users underscore the inherent problems of integrating unchecked stereotypes into technology.
Many marginalized people can’t trace their ancestral roots due to forced relocation, enslavement, immigration, and premature death. While white people are at an advantage in both DNA testing and genealogy.
