NET Nebraska | Coded Bias

March 25, 2021
7:00pm Central Time
 03/25/2021 07:00:00 pm03/25/2021 08:00:00 pmAmerica/ChicagoNET Nebraska | Coded BiasJoin NET Nebraska and Inclusive Communities for a screening of the new documentary "Coded Bias," followed by a panel discussion featuring: - Shalini Kantayya, director of "Coded Bias" - Amanda Martinez, engineering manager at Chromatic and Inclusive Communities LeadDIVERSITY Advocate - Thomas Freeman, general counsel at Midwest Laboratories, adjunct professor at Creighton University, and senior policy advisor at the Institute for Digital Humanity - Stefanie Martinez, District Court Judge, Second Judicial District About the Film When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence (AI) is not neutral. From facial scanning used for policing and surveillance to automated HR systems that mirror and magnify workplace prejudices, these technologies are created with fundamentally biased building blocks. Emboldened by these troubling discoveries, Buolamwini joins a group of pioneering women to shed a light on the underlying biases in the technology that shapes our lives and threatens our democracy. "Coded Bias" premieres on Independent Lens Monday, March 22, 2021, 10:00-11:30 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App. Special thanks to Inclusive Communities, our screening partner. Learn more about their education and advocacy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at their website: https://inclusive-communities.org or click their logo at the top of this page. https://ovee.itvs.org/screenings/nianmMaggie Berndtmberndt@netad.unl.edufalseMM/DD/YYYY
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Join NET Nebraska and Inclusive Communities for a screening of the new documentary "Coded Bias," followed by a panel discussion featuring:

- Shalini Kantayya, director of "Coded Bias"

- Amanda Martinez, engineering manager at Chromatic and Inclusive Communities LeadDIVERSITY Advocate

- Thomas Freeman, general counsel at Midwest Laboratories, adjunct professor at Creighton University, and senior policy advisor at the Institute for Digital Humanity

- Stefanie Martinez, District Court Judge, Second Judicial District

About the Film

When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence (AI) is not neutral. From facial scanning used for policing and surveillance to automated HR systems that mirror and magnify workplace prejudices, these technologies are created with fundamentally biased building blocks. Emboldened by these troubling discoveries, Buolamwini joins a group of pioneering women to shed a light on the underlying biases in the technology that shapes our lives and threatens our democracy.

"Coded Bias" premieres on Independent Lens Monday, March 22, 2021, 10:00-11:30 PM ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.

Special thanks to Inclusive Communities, our screening partner. Learn more about their education and advocacy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at their website: inclusive-communities.org or click their logo at the top of this page.

Video Descriptions

CODEDBIAS ILPOPUP Onscreen StartingSoon

Welcome to OVEE

Filmmaker Introduction

Filmmaker Shalini Kantanna introduces Coded Bias

12min 34sec

Moderator

  • Maggie Berndt

    Community Engagement Manager for NET, Nebraska's PBS & NPR Stations

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