Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and poet of code who uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence. She founded the
Algorithmic Justice League to create a world with more equitable and accountable technology. Her
TED Featured Talk on algorithmic bias has over 1.4 million views. Her
MIT thesis methodology uncovered large racial and gender bias in AI services from companies like
Microsoft,
IBM, and
Amazon. In 2020, these companies stepped back from selling facial recognition technology to law enforcement. In addition to advising elected officials during US congressional hearings, she serves on the Global Tech Panel to advise world leaders and executives on reducing AI harms.
