Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a pioneering MIT researcher and artist, recognized for her work in advising world leaders on preventing AI harms and her groundbreaking research on facial recognition technologies. Her national bestseller, Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines, has had a significant impact in the field of AI auditing and has been covered in over 40 countries.

One of her most notable contributions is the “Gender Shades” paper, which has been cited as one of the most influential peer-reviewed AI ethics publications to date. Her TED Talk on algorithmic bias has also gained widespread attention, with over 1.7 million views.

As the Poet of Code, Dr. Joy incorporates art into her work to shed light on the societal impact of AI. 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 is also an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker, with Coded Bias being translated into 30 languages and reaching over 100 million viewers. She is a Rhodes Scholar and Fulbright fellow and has received numerous accolades for her work in the field of AI ethics. 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 the Georgia Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph.D. from MIT and was honored with an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Knox College.