The Coded Gaze: Bias in Artificial Intelligence

Joy Buolamwini discusses algorithmic bias in AI, focusing on facial recognition systems. She introduces the concept of the coded gaze, highlighting biases in technology shaped by those in power. Her research, including the Gender Shades study, reveals significant disparities in AI accuracy across gender and skin type. Buolamwini emphasizes the importance of intersectional analysis and ethical AI development, advocating for transparency and responsibility through initiatives like the Safe Face Pledge.

What term does Joy Buolamwini use to describe the reflection of biases in technology?

• The algorithmic view

• The digital lens

• The coded gaze

• The tech perspective

What was one of the issues Joy faced with facial recognition systems?

• They recognized her as a different ethnicity

• They identified her as a celebrity

• They failed to detect her face

• They labeled her as a child

What is a potential consequence of algorithmic bias in facial recognition mentioned in the transcript?

• Improved social interactions

• Better security measures

• Misidentification as a criminal

• Increased job opportunities

What does Joy Buolamwini refer to as 'power shadows'?

• The influence of powerful tech companies

• The hidden biases in coding practices

• The dominance of certain demographics in data sets

• The shadowy nature of AI algorithms

What was the focus of Joy's MIT thesis?

• The ethical implications of AI

• The accuracy of facial analysis systems

• The impact of AI on job markets

• The development of new AI algorithms

Which group showed perfect performance in the Gender Shades study?

• Pale males

• Lighter males

• Darker males

• Darker females

What was a key takeaway from the Gender Shades study?

• Single axis analysis is enough

• Intersectionality is irrelevant

• Aggregate data is sufficient

• Intersectionality matters

What did Joy Buolamwini launch to promote ethical AI use?

• The Responsible AI Project

• The Safe Face Pledge

• The AI Ethics Initiative

• The Ethical AI Consortium

What is a goal of the Safe Face Pledge?

• To reduce AI costs

• To ensure AI accuracy

• To promote ethical AI development

• To increase AI sales

What does Joy emphasize as crucial for AI technologies?

• Cost-effectiveness

• User-friendliness

• Continuous improvement and transparency

• Speed and efficiency