The ‘Gender Shades’ paper and ‘Algorithmic Justice League’: Dr. Joy Buolamwini, the AI ethics champion for human rights

Dr. Joy Buolamwini is an accomplished MIT researcher, artist, and bestselling author who has dedicated her career to protecting humanity from the dangers of AI. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League and has become a leading voice in the field of AI ethics, advising world leaders on preventing harms and conducting groundbreaking research on facial recognition technologies. Her work has had a significant impact on the field of AI auditing and has been covered by over 40 countries.

One of Dr. Joy’s most notable contributions to the field is her “Gender Shades” paper, which is considered one of the most cited peer-reviewed AI ethics publications to date. Her TED Talk on algorithmic bias has also garnered over 1.7 million views. As the Poet of Code, she uses art to shed light on the societal impact of AI, and her artwork has been displayed across four continents.

Dr. Joy is also an active participant in providing expertise to congressional hearings and government agencies seeking to implement equitable and accountable AI policies. She holds multiple accolades, including the Technological Innovation Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and the 2024 NAACP-Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award. Fortune magazine has labeled her the “conscience of the AI revolution,” while Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in AI.

In addition to her impressive credentials, Dr. Joy holds two master’s degrees from Oxford University and MIT, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Georgia Tech Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph