Recently, Google Maps started showing "areas of interest" in an orange color on the app. KC's areas of interested included the Plaza and Crown Center. Not included: 18th and Vine or the ruins of Quindaro in KCK.
We explore the ways that computer algorithms could reflect someone's prejudice or assumptions — or perhaps just reinforce our own.
Guests:
- Jess Rezac, Director of Digital Engagement, American Jazz Museum
- Louis Byrd, President, Mellie Blue
- Cheptoo Kositany-Buckner, Director, American Jazz Museum
- Michael Tschantz, research scientist, International Computer Science Institute
