Surveillance Pipeline
AI surveillance tools are developed in wealthy countries, tested on vulnerable populations, then exported back. This is how the pipeline works.
The Pipeline
Case Studies
“Without algorithmic justice, algorithmic accuracy can create AI tools that are weaponized.”
— Joy Buolamwini, Algorithmic Justice LeagueOrganizations Working on This
Research institute examining social implications of AI. Led by Meredith Whittaker.
Policy & ResearchNon-profit research and advocacy organization evaluating algorithmic decision-making.
Policy & ResearchIndependent research institute studying the social implications of data-centric technologies.
Policy & ResearchMulti-stakeholder organization developing AI best practices.
Civil RightsFounded by Joy Buolamwini. Raises awareness about AI harms and advocates for equitable technology.
Civil RightsFounded by Timnit Gebru. Community-rooted AI research challenging power concentration in AI.
Civil RightsDefending digital privacy, free speech, and innovation through impact litigation and advocacy.
Civil RightsDefending digital rights of people and communities at risk globally.
Civil RightsAlgorithmic Accountability Toolkit and investigations into tech-enabled human rights abuses.
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