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Coded Bias
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Coded Bias

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TMDB 6.916+20201h 26mEnglish
Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Director
Shalini KantayyaFrom TMDB credits
Studio
7th Empire Media8 production companies
Release
November 11, 2020Released
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Top Cast

8 of 9
Joy Buolamwini
Joy Buolamwini
Self
Cathy O'Neil
Self
Meredith Broussard
Self
Silkie Carlo
Silkie Carlo
Self
Virginia Eubanks
Self
Ravi Naik
Ravi Naik
Self
Safiya Umoja Noble
Self
Zeynep Tufekci
Self

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Alunauwie
Sep 19, 2025

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)

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