Nina da Hora
Nina da Hora | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 (age 29–30) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Education | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro |
| Occupation(s) | Computer scientist, activist |
Nina da Hora (born 1995) is an Afro-Brazilian activist and computer scientist known for her research on algorithmic racism and her efforts to increase women's participation in technological development.[1][2] Hora is a co-worker at the Center for Technology and Society at Fundação Getúlio Vargas or (FGV).[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Nina da Hora was born in Rio de Janeiro.
Hora earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Hora's research focuses on the ethics of algorithms and artificial intelligence.
Hora is a member of TikTok Brazil Security Council Advisory Board.[3] She is also a member of "Tire Meu Rosto Da Sua Mira" (Get My Face Out Of Your Sight), an anti-racist movement against the deployment of facial recognition software for public safety.[4]
Recognition
[edit]In 2021, Hora appeared in Forbes Brazil "Under 30" list for her work on algorithmic racism and algorithmic justice.[1] In 2024, Hora joined the Ford Global Fellowship at the Ford Foundation, a program that supports global leaders who are advancing innovative solutions to end inequality.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Galina, Décio; Guimarães, Juca; Lessa, Kátia; Gustavo Pacete, Luiz; Weber, Mariana; Mendes, Mario; Silva, Rebecca; Gomes, Simone; Vicente Bernardo, José (31 December 2021). "Forbes Under 30 2021 List: See All the Honorees". forbes.com.br.
- ^ "AI is not going to surpass humans', says Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, owner of ChatGPT: Expert said that jobs will disappear, but that this "happens in any technological revolution". The executive participated in an event on Thursday afternoon at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio". The Globe; Rio de Janeiro. Agência O Globo. May 18, 2023. ProQuest 2815007978.
- ^ a b "Nina Da Hora". Stanford School of humanities and Sciences.
- ^ a b "Tire Meu Rosto Sua Mira". 27 September 2024.
- ^ Marasciulo, Marília (February 4, 2023). "Nina da Hora: 'As big techs já ultrapassaram os limites da influência delas'". Revista Galileu (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02.
- ^ Rojas, Gaby M. (April 3, 2024). "Ford Foundation Announces 26 New Members of Ford Global Fellowship". MBE.