Virtual Screening Week: "Coded Bias" Documentary, 12/7-12/13

We're so honored to co-host this week-long virtual screening of "Coded Bias" to coincide with Computer Science Education Week.

CODED BIAS follows MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini’s startling discovery that many facial recognition technologies fail more often on darker-skinned faces, and delves into an investigation of widespread bias in artificial intelligence.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZl55PsfZJQ
NYT Review: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/movies/coded-bias-review.html
Film website: https://www.codedbias.com/
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There are two ways to get your Eventbrite ticket for this screening. Once you have your ticket, you can enjoy the documentary anytime between and including 12/7-12/13.

1. If you would like to donate $5 to support the screening for all Vermonters, please visit our Eventbrite page to purchase your ticket:
   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/coded-bias-screening-event-tickets-129629873441

2. If you would like a free ticket, please complete the short Google Form on the Vermont screening website (https://bit.ly/coded-bias-vt), and we'll email you on December 6th to share a coupon code for a free ticket. You can watch the film anytime from 12/7-12/13.

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Please note that viewings will be geographically restricted to Vermont, so even if you're a Vermonter in your soul, you'll have to be in the state to attend the virtual screening week. Flatlanders in Vermont will also be able to watch ;)

We'd love to see how this state-wide screening plays out in homes, organizations, and classes across the state. Please share pictures, ideas, and your 'Coded Bias' experience using the hashtag: #codedbiasvt

We will also be hosting a panel discussion with the director, Shalini Kantayya, on Saturday, December 12th at 8PM ET -- stay tuned for more details and an additional event listing!

Interested in learning more about the mathematics behind ethical AI? Check out the learning resources we've compiled here: https://sites.google.com/cvsdvt.org/coded-bias-vermont-screening/learning-resources

Many thanks to our co-organizers and co-sponsors, including Champlain Valley School District, The Vermont Community Foundation, Vermont Racial Justice Alliance, C2 Creative Computing, FreshTracks Capital, and Seven Days.