Deborah Raji

Deborah Raji is a prominent Nigerian-Canadian computer scientist and socio-tech leader, renowned for her pioneering work in algorithmic bias and AI accountability. As a current Mozilla fellow, she has garnered recognition from prestigious platforms such as MIT Technology Review and Forbes, which have celebrated her as one of the world's top young innovators.

Raji's impactful research has focused on addressing gender and racial bias in facial recognition technology. She has collaborated with notable figures in the field, including Joy Buolamwini and Timnit Gebru, as well as the Algorithmic Justice League, to shed light on the ethical implications of AI systems.

Her expertise extends to her contributions to Google’s Ethical AI team, where she has worked diligently to integrate ethical considerations into machine learning practices. Additionally, Raji has served as a research fellow at the Partnership on AI and the AI Now Institute at New York University, furthering her commitment to operationalizing ethical frameworks in technology.