Dr. Joy Buolamwini, acclaimed author of the best-selling book “Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines,” is a pioneering figure in the realms of AI research, artistry, and advocacy.
Recognized for her tireless efforts to promote equity and accountability in technology, she founded the Algorithmic Justice League, aiming to foster a world where technology is more inclusive and just.
Dr. Buolamwini’s impactful TED Featured Talk on algorithmic bias, boasting over 1.5 million views, shed light on the pervasive issues of bias within AI systems.
Her groundbreaking methodology, developed during her time at MIT, uncovered significant racial and gender biases in AI services offered by industry giants like Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon.
Her research has garnered global attention, reaching over 40 countries, and her advocacy efforts have resonated on international platforms such as the World Economic Forum and the United Nations.
As a distinguished speaker and creative science communicator, Dr. Buolamwini has contributed thought-provoking op-eds to esteemed publications including TIME Magazine and The New York Times.
Her innovative projects, such as the spoken word visual audit “AI, Ain’t I A Woman?” and the short film “Coded Gaze,” have been showcased in prestigious exhibitions worldwide, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston to the Barbican Centre, UK.
A Rhodes Scholar and Fulbright Fellow, Dr. Buolamwini’s accolades include being named to prominent lists such as Bloomberg 50, Tech Review 35 under 35, Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech (youngest), and Forbes 30 under 30.
Holding master’s degrees from Oxford University and MIT, along with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, she epitomizes academic excellence and interdisciplinary innovation.
Fortune Magazine aptly recognized her as one of the world’s greatest leaders in their 2019 list, lauding her as “the conscience of the AI Revolution.”
Her unwavering commitment to advancing ethical AI practices and promoting social justice through technology continues to inspire and drive positive change on a global scale.
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