Coded Bias is a documentary that begins with researcher Joy Buolamwini’s discovery that facial recognition systems struggle to identify darker skinned faces accurately. It expands into an investigation of algorithmic bias, automated decision making and the social consequences of deploying artificial intelligence in policing, housing and employment.
Use in class
This documentary is a strong resource for information systems, HR and business ethics. It enables discussion of algorithmic accountability, discriminatory outcomes, data quality and governance. Students can assess how organisations should audit automated systems, allocate responsibility and balance innovation with fairness, transparency and legal compliance.
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