AJL-Algorithmic Justice League
Raising awareness about the impacts of AI and building a movement toward equitable and accountable AI.
To raise public awareness about the impacts of AI, equip advocates with resources to bolster campaigns, build the voice and choice of the most impacted communities, and galvanize researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners to prevent AI harms.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Algorithmic bias and discrimination
Facial recognition bias
AI auditing and accountability
Racial and gender equity in AI
Community advocacy for AI rights
Policy advocacy for AI regulation
Art and research on AI's social implications
Upcoming Goals
Continue advocacy against biased facial recognition technology
Expand community-based AI harm reporting through CRASH
Advance AI legislation and accountability frameworks
Campaign for people to opt out of airport facial recognition
2023: Dr. Joy Buolamwini won inaugural Morals & Machines Prize; published "Unmasking AI" bestseller
2022: Launched CRASH (Community Reporting of Algorithmic System Harms) project
2021: Named one of 10 most innovative AI companies by Fast Company
2020: Featured in Netflix documentary "Coded Bias" (premiered at Sundance)
2019: Buolamwini testified before US Congress on facial recognition
2018: Published landmark "Gender Shades" study revealing racial and gender bias in commercial facial recognition; launched Safe Face Pledge
2016: Founded by Dr. Joy Buolamwini at MIT Media Lab