Sexism affects robots http://mindhacks.com/2012/08/07/sexism-affects-robots/ … And this is why we need more women and people of color in computer science.
@jeremy6d @ashedryden technology is reflected by those who create it. http://gizmodo.com/5431190/hp-face+tracking-webcams-dont-recognize-black-people …
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@steveklabnik@ashedryden of course — just seems like a symbolic, rather than substantive, way to fight sexism. I tire of symbolic activism. -
@jeremy6d considering its possible that it will affect the coming generations through it's programming, I'd say not.@steveklabnik - Show replies
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@steveklabnik@ashedryden if anything we should study the stereotypes realized in robots since they oppress nobody. It’s a perfect study!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@steveklabnik@ashedryden IOW I want software to be an accurate, not self conscious, reflection, so we can learn & work on the people.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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