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Microsoft Plans to Eliminate Face Analysis Tools in Push for ‘Responsible A.I.’ | The New York Times
The technology giant will stop offering automated tools that predict a person’s gender, age and emotional state and will restrict the use of its facial recognition tool. For years, activists […]
By Kashmir HillFascist fashion items can help promote and provide funds for extremist groups. In some instances, it appears, their sale relies upon key services provided by prominent businesses that have policies […]
By Foeke PostmaChristine Miranda is an organizer and digital strategist working with Movimiento Cosecha, a national decentralized movement fighting for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for all undocumented immigrants in the United […]
Jameila “Meme” Styles is the founder and president of MEASURE, a 501(c)(3) non-profit social enterprise that provides free data support to Black, Brown, and Indigenous-led organizations. MEASURE builds and deploys […]
Dr. Chris Gilliard is a writer, professor, and speaker. His scholarship concentrates on digital privacy, surveillance, and the intersections of race, class, and technology. He is an advocate for critical […]
Race and technology are closely intertwined, continuously influencing and reshaping one another. While algorithmic bias has received increased attention in recent years, it is only one of the many ways […]
One unexpected consequence of the COVID pandemic has been to accelerate public agencies’ reliance on biometric technology to verify identities. The pandemic increased the number of people seeking and qualifying […]
By Hannah Quay-de la ValleeDuring our first two conferences, we brought together people to envision a world where data was no longer a weapon but a powerful tool to promote self-determination, build generational wealth, […]
AI systems designed and developed without inclusion of diverse perspectives further exacerbate societal inequalities and inequities. To support our vision of an inclusive AI tech future, Women in AI Ethics […]
VISUALIZE JUSTICE: THE INTERSECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND ADVOCACY Led by Deborah Espinosa Online | Tuesdays 4-6pm (PST) | June 7 – 28, 2022 In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, students […]
Join this discussion about the takeaways from All Tech Is Human’s latest report on AI & Human Rights! You will hear from the All Tech Is Human team plus our […]