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The Omaha Checkup is a collaborative film series presented by the College of Public Health and Film Streams. Through free, thought-provoking screenings and community dialogue, the series examines the forces that shape public health both locally and globally. Stay tuned for panelist information!
Prior to the screening, attendees are invited to indulge in heavy hors d'oeuvres at 6 pm in the Film Streams lobby.
Modern society sits at the intersection of two crucial questions: What does it mean when artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people AI is biased against?
When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers the most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces and the faces of women, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral, and women are leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected.
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"One might expect a documentary about data and algorithms to run a bit dry, but “Coded Bias” defies that by having a lot on its mind and by being quick on its feet, hopping all over the country, and the world." – Roger Ebert
As part of our See Change initiative, we strive to showcase the work of women and non-binary individuals and their behind-the-scenes involvement in a production.
This film is edited, directed, and produced by Shalini Kantayya, edited by Alexandra Gilwit, and features music composed by Katya Mihailova.
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