Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a multifaceted individual, with a background in computer science and a passion for social justice. She is an MIT researcher, the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, and an artist. Her work has had a significant impact in the field of AI auditing, and she has been recognized for her expertise on preventing AI harms.
Dr. Joy’s most notable contribution to the field of AI ethics is her “Gender Shades” paper, which has been widely cited and considered one of the most important peer-reviewed publications in this area. She has also given a TED Talk on algorithmic bias that has garnered over 1.7 million views.
In addition to her research and advocacy work, Dr. Joy is also involved in providing expertise to congressional hearings and government agencies seeking to implement equitable and accountable AI policies. She also uses art to shed light on the societal impact of AI, as the Poet of Code. Her artwork has been displayed across four continents and her writing and work have been featured in various reputable publications such as TIME, New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone, and The Atlantic.
Dr. Joy’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. She has received multiple accolades, including the Technological Innovation Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and the 2024 NAACP-Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award. Fortune magazine has labeled her the “conscience of the AI revolution,” while Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in AI. Dr. Joy holds two master’s degrees from Oxford University and MIT, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology