algorithms

When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software misidentifies women and darker-skinned faces, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms.

 

Data is often presented as a neutral representation of reality. But what if data is collected using racist classifications?

 

Waag is hosting a screening of the documentary Coded Bias, followed by a Q&A with film maker Shalini Kantayya on October 22nd.

 

Commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Waag conducted an investigation into "guidelines for the use of algorithms" based on two cases at the Dutch police and UWV.

 

This meetup will take place online. We welcome Brussels-based duo LarbitsSisters to planet B.

 

During our planet B meetings, scientists, artists and citizens are invited for a dialogue about the social and ecological challenges of our time.

 

Planet B research new applications of AI. This time: a chat environment with humans and robots as participants.

 

Our first online meetup is coming on Thursday night! Artistic researcher Tomo Kihara will discuss his project 'Swap the curators behind the Tube' with us during planet B expedition meetup #7.

 

How can we use ethical guidelines in practice? AI developer Maarten Sukel shares his experiences.

 

What is fairness and how can we make automatic systems fairer? An essay by Stefano Bocconi.

 

The government is working on a framework for the use of algorithms. Waag investigates how this framework works in practice. Does it ask relevant questions? Can decisions be explained? Is it clear what the impact and responsibilities are?

 

On October 10 at 3 pm, Marleen Stikker will discuss how to build AI frameworks that are safe for the future. 

 

No, the photo above is not a new photo of a black hole. It is the Amazon Echo Dot in the 'do not listen' mode.

 

Where are we currently in the GammaSense project? In what ways can we measure radiation? And the results of an online survey.

 

The first edition of the new annual lecture called the 'State of the Internet' will be held on 15 January 2019 at the central OBA in Amsterdam.

 

What is the effect of algorithms on our society? Intern Mark van Koningsveld did research with Tinder chatbots that put users in a box.

 

What is the effect of algorithms on our society? Six Tinder chatbots have been active in Amsterdam to place users in a 'box'.

 

Tomo Kihara graduated on the use of 'smart' security cameras in the city. He developed a game that makes us aware of all that supervision.

 

An overview of fragments, with a short description, as chosen by Marleen Stikker for the third episode of VPRO Zomergasten of 2018.

 

What kind of prototype for an open healthcare solution can you develop in eight weeks? We look back at the projects of the first series MakeHealth Prototyping.

 

When should we really be speaking about 'Digital Social Innovation' (DSI)? And what falls outside the realms of DSI?

 

The Tada manifest forms the foundation of the new digital policy of the City of Amsterdam. Waag was one of the initiators and contributors.

 

The first online platform to let children build their own sensors, Smart Kids Lab, is now also available in English. In this way children, at home or school, can learn in a playful way to measure their surroundings.

 

Tada! Data. They are a promise for life in the city. With data we can tackle major problems.

 

The Boss On The Internet is a new free lesson plan that teaches children to think critically about internet, big data and privacy.

 

In Singapore, an experiment has started to measure air pollution by analyzing photos with artificial intelligence.