PBS North Carolina, together with RiverRun International Film and State Library North Carolina, Festival proudly presents an IL Pop-up Preview Screening and Discussion —Coded Bias

About the film: In this upcoming episode from the acclaimed PBS documentary series Independent Lens, we follow MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini on her journey after she discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces. Buolamwani delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence (AI) is not neutral. From facial scanning used for policing and surveillance to automated HR systems that mirror and magnify workplace prejudices, these technologies are created with fundamentally biased building blocks. Emboldened by these troubling discoveries, Buolamwini joins a group of pioneering women to shed a light on the underlying biases in the technology that shapes our lives and threatens our democracy.

Coded Bias premieres on Independent Lens, Monday, March 22, at 10 PM, on PBS North Carolina, and on the PBS streaming app. 

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Virtual Event Details

Date: Tuesday, March 2, at 7 PM

(Virtual Link will be send via email)

Time: 7-9 PM

Discussion topic: Bias in Technology, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity

Panelists to be announced soon.

This is a FREE, VIRTUAL event, but registration is required.

To reserve your seat(s), please register via Eventbrite or contact UNC-TV Events Coordinator Karen Nowak at knowak@unctv.org

Virtual link to join the event will be emailed to you prior to the event.

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About the First Tuesday Film Screening Series

This event is the third in a series of four film screenings, held in partnership with RiverRun International Film Festival and State Library North Carolina, on the first Tuesday of the month from January-April 2021. Screenings and discussions are virtual events that take place from the comfort and safety of your home or office on your computer, laptop or mobile device.

• 9to5: The Story of a Movement —Screening Event: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
• MR. SOUL!—Screening Event: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
• Coded Bias—Screening Event: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
• Philly DA—Screening Event: Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Save the date! Click here to register for the next IL Pop-up Screening—Philly DA, on Tuesday, April 6.

Missed any of the screenings or broadcasts? Visit video.unctv.org or watch on the PBS streaming app. Click here to view previously recorded virtual panel discussions.

When and Where to Watch:

Watch Independent Lens Mondays, at 10PM, on PBS North Carolina, your local PBS station, and on the PBS streaming app.

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The screening and discussion events are made possible in partnership with Independent Lens, ITVS, RiverRun International Film Festival and State Library North Carolina.