Chatham Community Library will host a virtual screening of the documentary Coded Bias (2020), beginning Thursday, July 22 and continuing through Thursday, July 29, 2021.

When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that many facial recognition technologies misclassify women and darker-skinned faces, she is compelled to investigate further and start the Algorithmic Justice League. It turns out that artificial intelligence, which was defined by a homogeneous group of men, is not neutral. What Buolamwini learns about widespread bias in algorithms drives her to push the U.S. government to create the first-ever legislation to counter the far-reaching dangers of bias in a technology that is steadily encroaching on our lives.

Centering on the voices of women leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected, Coded Bias asks two key questions: what is the impact of Artificial Intelligence’s increasing role in governing our liberties? And what are the consequences for people stuck in the crosshairs due to their race, color, and gender?

Film highlights and awards include:

• Critics’ Choice Award Nomination, Best Science Documentary
• NYWIFT Excellence In Filmmaking Award, Hamptons International Film Festival
• Grand Jury Prize, Best International Documentary, Calgary International Film Festival
• Filmmaker Award, Globedocs Film Festival
• World Organization Against Torture Award, Festival Du Film Et Forum International Sur Les Droits Humain | FIFDH 

Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning July 22 by clicking HERE .  A password is required at the time of viewing.   Please contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

This program is free and open to the public.