This comic, illustrated by Vreni Stollberger, is inspired by TED Radio Hour's episode Warped Reality.
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Vreni Stollberger for NPR
Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist with a PhD in philosophy from MIT's Media Lab. She uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence. She founded the Algorithmic Justice League to create a world with more equitable and accountable technology.
Katie Monteleone contributed to this story. contributed to this story
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