The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
2019

Movie
Exploring the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini's startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.
Official trailer Joy Buolamwini
Self
Cathy O'Neil
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Meredith Broussard
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Silkie Carlo
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Virginia Eubanks
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Ravi Naik
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Safiya Umoja Noble
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Zeynep Tufekci
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Jim Jordan
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Alunauwie
Sep 19, 2025
Coded Bias is a powerful documentary that explores the ethical flaws in AI systems, particularly facial recognition, and highlights the experiences of researchers like Joy Buolamwini in exposing algorithmic bias. The film presents real-world cases that reveal how marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by AI errors, raising critical awareness among viewers. With a clear narrative, accessible explanations, and impactful stories like the infamous Tay bot incident, this film is a must-watch for Gen Z and tech users alike. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)