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Tackling bias in tech

Could technology be reinforcing prejudice and discrimination? Join Meredith Broussard to learn how to hold tech accountable.

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Join us for an insightful discussion with author and data scientist, Meredith Broussard, as she delves into the impact of technology on inequality.

As one of the few Black female researchers in the field of AI, Meredith argues that the notion of neutrality is a myth and reveals why algorithms need to be held accountable, as they could be furthering problems of inequality rather than fixing them.

Through a range of examples, Meredith explores how technology can reinforce prejudice and discrimination, and the dangers of feedback loops created by insufficiently diverse data. The solution, Meredith argues, is to root out discriminatory algorithms, rather than making technology more inclusive.

This is a must-attend event for anyone who is passionate about building a more equitable future.

Copies of Meredith's latest book 'More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech' available to purchase after the event.

Event type

This is a smaller event in the Conversation room.  This event will not be livestreamed.

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About Meredith Broussard

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Meredith Broussard is an associate professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University, and a research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology. Her academic research focuses on artificial intelligence in investigative reporting and ethical AI, particularly in using data analysis for social good. She appeared in the 2020 documentary Coded Bias, an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival also nominated for an Emmy Award and an NAACP Image Award.

 

She is an affiliate faculty member at the Moore Sloan Data Science Environment at the NYU Center for Data Science, a 2019 Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellow, and New America has supported her work. Her features and essays have appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Slate, and other outlets.

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