The researcher Joy Bolamwini from MIT Media Lab identified bias in machine learning algorithms of facial recognition systems which lacked performance in the recognition of women of colour. From there the question is elaborated if the AI systems in use are also discriminating on classes such as race or gender.
The documentary discusses this question from various perspectives and statements are underpinned with examples from different countries, communities and companies affected. For this reason, the strong message that countermeasures need to be in place for those systems to ensure transparency and accountability is a crucial appeal to developers, distributers and users.
At some points, I was missing context and detail for some examples and sections presented. But overall, it was worth the watch and triggers the curiosity to find out more about this field.
The documentary discusses this question from various perspectives and statements are underpinned with examples from different countries, communities and companies affected. For this reason, the strong message that countermeasures need to be in place for those systems to ensure transparency and accountability is a crucial appeal to developers, distributers and users.
At some points, I was missing context and detail for some examples and sections presented. But overall, it was worth the watch and triggers the curiosity to find out more about this field.