Ep 3 - Zombie Predictions: "The New Jim Code" w Renee Cummings

Beyond Le Code

Years back, a black woman had to wear a white mask to be recognized by a facial recognition software 😳 A self driving car may not recognize a person of color on the road while crossing. 😮 Where does it end? Today's episode sheds light on Zombie predictions where the prediction of the algorithms are systematically overestimating risk towards people of color. I have Renee Cummings as my guest speaker. She is from Trinidad and Tobago and a triple threat with degrees and experience in Journalism, Psychology, Neuroscience and Criminology. 🎖She currently works on rehabilitation and therapeutic jurisprudence. Looking at ways to reduce re-offense and support offenders in relation to re-entry into society after incarceration. She sheds light on the issue of Algorithm Bias and how it has negatively impacted the criminal justice system. She drops a lot of gems and here is one of my favorite : "criminal justice has got to be the conscience of artificial intelligence." 🗣 In this episode, we take the time to define certain terms that are prevalent in the digital age: ⏺Algorithms ⏺Inherent/ Implicit biases ⏺The Fourth Industrial Revolution Renee is a true lover of Diana Ross and eloquent speaker, you dont want to miss this episode.💃🏻 🗞The Episode's Breaking News is on Google's Acquisition of Fitbit "Health is Wealth" 💛Segwae: Not Good Enough, first spoken piece by yours truly. 📲Data Detox Tip: WYA? Turn off your app's location settings. From the Bay Area With Love, Pearle Wae.💋

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