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Why is AI not an authority on fairness?

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Hannah Fry is here to tell us why we can’t assume software is perfect.

If AI can replace some jobs, should we?

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Missy Cummings is here to tell you why AI is not the job killer.

Juneteenth Special: Why is the problem with racism saying “the problem is racism”?

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Dr Ibram X. Kendi is here to tell you how to be an antiracist.

Why is having fun in a world that despises you a radical act?

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Panti Bliss is here to tell you why having fun in a world that despises you is a radical act.

How can we harness the power of story and narratives for good?

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Johnson Cheng is here to discuss tradition, community, work and the power of story to create opportunity for people.

Why is artificial intelligence set to become a human rights issue?

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Safiya Noble is here to examine the ways in which search algorithms can reinforce and amplify existing biases and stereotypes, particularly against marginalized groups such as women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Why does climate change hit marginalized communities harder?

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Julia Hatton is here to discuss the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions in marginalized communities.

Why should you foster curiosity over certainty?

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Hannah Lindsley is here to discuss her journey to data science, the Theseus’ paradox, and how we can ensure that data science is used to promote social justice and equity.

How can women ensure they’re being paid fairly?

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Jen Ngozi is here to talk about unwritten rules required to succeed in the corporate world, the uncomfortable fact that women are still often underemployed and underpaid and how you can learn the biggest secret to success – advocating for yourself.

Why does Juneteenth mark the start of freedom for everybody?

The remarkable trailblazer Ms. Opal Lee, The Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is here to share her incredible story, what the pen President Biden used to sign the bill means to her, and what she hopes the next generation will take on next.

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