Algorithms Can Be Secretly Biased

Software is often assumed to be objective, but it can inherit human prejudices. This film reveals how facial recognition technology frequently fails to accurately identify people of color.

We often treat computer code as neutral, but it is built by people who bring their own blind spots into the data. When researchers tested popular recognition systems, they discovered drastically higher error rates for darker-skinned women compared to lighter-skinned men. These hidden flaws can lead to real-world consequences in policing, hiring, and loan approvals. By examining these digital inequities, the film forces us to reconsider if we should trust machines to make life-altering decisions.