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The Algorithmic Justice League

The Algorithmic Justice League

Computer and Network Security

Boston, Massachusetts 30,996 followers

Algorithmic Justice League combines art & research to illuminate social implications & harms of artificial intelligence.

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The Algorithmic Justice League is an organization that combines art and research to illuminate the social implications and harms of artificial intelligence. AJL’s mission is to raise public awareness about the impacts of AI, equip advocates with empirical research to bolster campaigns, build the voice and choice of most impacted communities, and galvanize researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners to mitigate AI bias and harms.

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https://www.ajl.org/
Industry
Computer and Network Security
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2016

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    🚨 We’ve heard from hundreds of US travelers – and they are concerned. 87% of #FreedomFlyers campaign respondents shared serious concerns about TSA's facial recognition program: minors being scanned, surveillance risks, data handling, and more. 🔑 That’s why AJL’s major recommendation in the #ComplyToFly report is clear: TSA must HALT its airport face scan program. We need public deliberation to address the concerns raised by the traveling public, civil society organizations, bipartisan elected officials, and even the US government’s own Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB).  Stay informed, read the full report ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport

    • An infographic from the Algorithmic Justice League summarizing traveler concerns about a TSA program. It highlights three key statistics: 87% Overall Concerns: "Travelers from the operational period who shared concerns about the program including minors being scanned, surveillance risks, and more," with an icon of a surveillance camera. 33% Data Handling: "Travelers who shared concerns about data handlings... Includes data sharing, lack of data privacy, distrust over deletion of face data and more," with an icon of a broken lock and data stacks. 67% Negative Treatment: "Travelers who reported negative treatment by TSA officers... Includes verbal abuse, public shaming, and perceived additional scrutiny," with an icon of a speech bubble containing profanity symbols.
    • An infographic slide titled "Overall Concerns." It features the statistic "87%," which represents "Travelers from the operational period who shared concerns about the program including minors being scanned, surveillance risks, and more." The slide includes a yellow icon of a surveillance camera.
    • An infographic slide titled "Data Handling." It presents the statistic "33%," which represents "Travelers who shared concerns about data handlings who indicated concerns about program." The slide is illustrated with a yellow icon of a broken padlock next to stacks of data.
    • An infographic slide titled "Negative Treatment." It displays the statistic "67%," explaining it represents "Travelers who reported negative treatment by TSA officers, out of the 192 travelers who shared their treatment by TSA." The slide is illustrated with a yellow speech bubble containing symbols representing profanity (*!#@).
    • A slide with a yellow border stating the Algorithmic Justice League's recommendation. Text reads: "THE ALGORITHMIC JUSTICE LEAGUE RECOMMENDS A HALT OF THE TSA'S USE OF FACIAL RECOGNITION to allow for public deliberation and to address the concerns raised by the traveling public, civil society organizations, bipartisan elected officials, and even the U.S. government's own Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB)." An icon of an exclamation mark is at the top.
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    “That’s ridiculous, you must be stupid.” 🙄 That's what a TSA agent at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport told a traveler who tried to exercise their right to opt out of a face scan, according to a TSA scorecard shared with AJL. Opting out of airport face scans is a RIGHT, and those who exercise it deserve dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that's not the reality for many US travelers. AJL’s new “Comply to Fly” report examines alarming gaps in transparency, consent and treatment of travelers in TSA’s facial recognition experiment. 💡 Key Takeaway: Some travelers face verbal abuse, hostile body language, increased scrutiny and other injuries to dignity and respect when attempting to opt out. This is just the beginning. Read the full report for more personal stories, data breakdowns, and AJL's recommendations for transparency and informed consent ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport

    • An infographic on a blue background titled "Negative Treatment." A yellow speech bubble with profanity symbols (*!#@) is shown above large black text that reads "67%". The caption below explains: "Travelers who reported negative treatment by TSA officers, out of the 192 travelers who shared their treatment by TSA." The bottom of the image indicates it is slide 1 of 4 and directs viewers to AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT.
    • A slide with a blue background featuring a quote inside a white box with large red quotation marks. The quote reads: “I walked up to the TSA agent here at SeaTac and didn’t get right in front of the camera. I was instructed to stand in front of it and I told him ‘no thank you on thank you [sic]’ his response was ‘really? That’s ridiculous, you must be stupid’.” The attribution is "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, June 2025." The bottom indicates it is slide 2 of 4.
    • An informational slide titled "Key Takeaway #3: POOR TREATMENT." The text explains that some travelers face verbal abuse and hostile treatment when trying to opt out of facial recognition technology (FRT) and that many people have little understanding of the program or recourse for disrespectful treatment. A yellow speech bubble with profanity symbols is at the bottom. The slide is numbered 3 of 4.
    • A call-to-action slide on a blue background. Large, white, all-caps text reads "READ THE FULL REPORT AT" followed by a black button with the URL "ajl.org/flyreport". Below this is the Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) logo, a red shield, and a white line drawing of an airport control tower and an airplane. This is slide 4 of 4.

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    AI Researcher | Rhodes Scholar | Best-Selling Author of Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines available at unmasking.ai.

    🚨 The Algorithmic Justice League New Facial Recognition Report🚨 The wait is over. The Comply To Fly? Report is here, and travelers have stories to tell about their experiences with facial recognition at TSA checkpoints while traveling at airports across the nation. See Full Report: www.ajl.org/flyreport

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    Is it consent? Or compliance? 🙅🏾 In AJL’s new “Comply to Fly” report, we found that 99% of the US travelers who shared their stories were NOT verbally informed by TSA officers that they could opt out of airport face scans. Without full transparency, informed consent can’t be achieved. 🚨 That’s why AJL recommends that TSA halt its airport face scan program to preserve freedom and privacy. This research by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Sushma R., and Andrea Dean centers real-life experiences with TSA's facial recognition experiment across 91 US airports. It's the product of 2 years of participatory data gathering, made possible by YOU! Read the full report for testimonies, concerns, and recommendations to TSA and policymakers ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport

    • An infographic slide titled "Consent Gaps." It presents two key statistics. The first states, "99% WERE NOT VERBALLY TOLD OF RIGHT TO OPT OUT BY TSA OFFICER." The second states, "51% UNABLE OR TOO UNCOMFORTABLE TO ACT ON RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF TSA FACE SCANS." The slide includes a silhouette of a person holding an ID. The footer indicates this is slide 1 of 4 and includes the URL "ajl.org/flyreport".
    • An infographic slide featuring a quote about a traveler's experience with TSA facial recognition. The quote reads: “...I got in line for security and presented my driver’s license to the agent. The agent asked me to stand in front of the camera. Knowing my rights, I asked if I could opt out of the photo. The agent got angry, raising his voice to tell me that ‘we already took your picture’ and that there are ‘a thousand cameras in this airport . . . there’s a camera in your phone too.’ ” The experience is noted as taking place at "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, October 2024." The footer indicates this is slide 2 of 4.
    • An infographic slide titled "INCONSISTENT CONSENT," labeled as "Key Takeaway #2." The text explains: "Informed Consent is not consistently achieved by the TSA Facial Recognition Program. Many travelers are not informed about the opt out implementation of the program and/or given the opportunity to opt out." Below the text is a black silhouette of a person holding up an ID card. The footer indicates this is slide 3 of 4 and includes the URL "ajl.org/flyreport".
    • An infographic with a red background encouraging viewers to read a full report. At the top, white text reads "READ THE FULL REPORT AT". Below is a black button with the URL "ajl.org/flyreport". Underneath the URL is the AJL (Algorithmic Justice League) logo, followed by a white line drawing of an airport control tower and an airplane.
  • View organization page for The Algorithmic Justice League
    The Algorithmic Justice League

    30,996 followers

    Is it consent? Or compliance? 🙅🏾 In AJL’s new “Comply to Fly” report, we found that 99% of the US travelers who shared their stories were NOT verbally informed by TSA officers that they could opt out of airport face scans. Without full transparency, informed consent can’t be achieved. 🚨 That’s why AJL recommends that TSA halt its airport face scan program to preserve freedom and privacy. This research by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Sushma R., and Andrea Dean centers real-life experiences with TSA's facial recognition experiment across 91 US airports. It's the product of 2 years of participatory data gathering, made possible by YOU! Read the full report for testimonies, concerns, and recommendations to TSA and policymakers ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport

    • An infographic slide titled "Consent Gaps." It presents two key statistics. The first states, "99% WERE NOT VERBALLY TOLD OF RIGHT TO OPT OUT BY TSA OFFICER." The second states, "51% UNABLE OR TOO UNCOMFORTABLE TO ACT ON RIGHT TO OPT OUT OF TSA FACE SCANS." The slide includes a silhouette of a person holding an ID. The footer indicates this is slide 1 of 4 and includes the URL "ajl.org/flyreport".
    • An infographic slide featuring a quote about a traveler's experience with TSA facial recognition. The quote reads: “...I got in line for security and presented my driver’s license to the agent. The agent asked me to stand in front of the camera. Knowing my rights, I asked if I could opt out of the photo. The agent got angry, raising his voice to tell me that ‘we already took your picture’ and that there are ‘a thousand cameras in this airport . . . there’s a camera in your phone too.’ ” The experience is noted as taking place at "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, October 2024." The footer indicates this is slide 2 of 4.
    • An infographic slide titled "INCONSISTENT CONSENT," labeled as "Key Takeaway #2." The text explains: "Informed Consent is not consistently achieved by the TSA Facial Recognition Program. Many travelers are not informed about the opt out implementation of the program and/or given the opportunity to opt out." Below the text is a black silhouette of a person holding up an ID card. The footer indicates this is slide 3 of 4 and includes the URL "ajl.org/flyreport".
    • An infographic with a red background encouraging viewers to read a full report. At the top, white text reads "READ THE FULL REPORT AT". Below is a black button with the URL "ajl.org/flyreport". Underneath the URL is the AJL (Algorithmic Justice League) logo, followed by a white line drawing of an airport control tower and an airplane.
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    The Algorithmic Justice League

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    👀 Didn't know that TSA face scans are VOLUNTARY? You’re not alone. More than half the people who shared their experiences in our #FreedomFlyers Campaign said they did not see opt-out info on airport signage about TSA facial recognition. 🔍 The transparency of this program – originally described as a “pilot” by TSA – is examined in AJL’s new report, “Comply to Fly: How Airport Travelers Experience TSA’s Facial Recognition Experiment.” 💡 Key Takeaway: Many travelers across 91 US airports experience the TSA Facial Recognition Program as mandatory, even though it’s presented by agency officials as voluntary. 📖 Download the full report now to read more personal stories and see our recommendations for how TSA and policymakers can do better. ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport

    • An infographic from the Algorithmic Justice League with a bright yellow background titled "Key Findings." A calendar icon indicates a timeline from "March 2024 - June 2025" for the collection of operational program findings. The slide presents two main statistics: Scorecards: 420 verified scorecards submitted by travelers. Airports: 91 domestic airports visited by travelers in the U.S. At the bottom are icons of an airport control tower and an airplane, along with the URL "AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT" and the AJL logo.
    • An infographic slide titled "Transparency Gaps" from the Algorithmic Justice League, page 2 of 6. It displays two key statistics: An icon of a crossed-out eye on a sign next to the number "56%", with the text: "DID NOT SEE OPT OUT INFO on airport signage about TSA facial recognition." An icon of an exclamation point on a sign next to the number "74%", with the text: "DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE about use of TSA facial recognition." The bottom of the slide shows silhouettes of people and the URL "AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT."
    • An infographic slide from the Algorithmic Justice League, page 5 of 6, titled "Key Takeaway #1." It features a photo of diverse travelers with luggage standing in a security line at an airport. Below the photo, a headline reads: "MANDATORY EXPERIENCE OF A VOLUNTARY PILOT." The text explains: "Many travelers across 91 US airports experience the TSA Facial Recognition Program as mandatory though it is presented by the agency officials as voluntary." The footer contains the URL "AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT."
    • An infographic slide from the Algorithmic Justice League, page 4 of 6, displaying a traveler's quote about transparency. The quote reads: “There were dozens of screens all around the TSA line that displayed everything except the opt out information and instead the opt out information was printed on a measly letter size paper only readable right in front of the scanner.” The quote is attributed to a traveler at "San Francisco International Airport, July 2024." The footer contains the URL "AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT.
    • An infographic slide from the Algorithmic Justice League, page 3 of 6, displaying a traveler's quote about transparency. The quote reads: “All travelers ahead of us were not informed of their right, and TSA was very quick to push them through to the scanner before they had a chance to see the signage. We saw moms struggling with their kids being pushed to the scanner without any opt out options being presented to them... [cont.]” The quote is attributed to a traveler at "San Francisco International Airport, July 2024." The footer contains the URL "AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT."
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    “When you opt out, it’s not just for you.” AJL Founder Dr. Joy Buolamwini tells the The Washington Post’s Shira Ovide why opting out of airport face scans matters in this week’s edition of “The Tech Friend” newsletter. Ovide explains how TSA’s facial recognition experiment is often perceived as mandatory, citing AJL’s new report, “Comply to Fly: How Airport Travelers Experience TSA’s Facial Recognition Experiment” by Dr. Joy, Sushma R., and Andrea Dean. 🔗 Read up on your rights in the newsletter (link in our bio) and download AJL’s full #ComplyToFly report at ajl.org/flyreport

    • A screenshot of a Washington Post article titled "How to opt out of facial recognition at the airport," with an analysis by Shira Ovide. The text introduces advice from Dr. Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League (AJL). The bottom half of the image is a photograph of an airport TSA PreCheck counter. Overlaid on the photo is a prominent quote in a red box: "WHEN YOU OPT OUT, IT'S NOT JUST FOR YOU." attributed to "- DR. JOY BUOLAMWINI".
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    The Algorithmic Justice League

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    ✈️ 2 years. 420 TSA scorecards. 91 US airports. Thanks to testimonies from travelers nationwide collected through AJL’s #FreedomFlyers Campaign, we've completed the first comprehensive study based on travelers' experiences with airport face scans. This pivotal report is now live! 📊 “Comply to Fly?: How Airport Travelers Experience TSA’s Facial Recognition Experiment” by Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Sushma R., and Andrea Dean is part of the legacy of freedom fighting that challenges the US to live up to its ideals. Key takeaways: 💡 Many travelers across 91 US airports experience the TSA Facial Recognition Program as mandatory, even though it’s presented by agency officials as voluntary. 💡 Informed Consent is not consistently achieved by the TSA Facial Recognition Program - many travelers are not informed they can opt out and/or given the opportunity to do so. 💡Some travelers face verbal abuse, hostile body language, increased scrutiny, and other injuries to dignity and respect when attempting to opt out. 🔒 The vision of a free face society is possible, but only if we show why it is necessary, and build the political will to make sure our faces do not become the price for participating in public life. Read the full report today ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport

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  • View organization page for The Algorithmic Justice League
    The Algorithmic Justice League

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    We’re still buzzing with the incredible energy from the Oxford, UK Coded Bias screening! ✨ Thank you to University of Oxford and the Accelerator Fellowship Programme of the Institute for Ethics in AI for hosting us and facilitating this stimulating exchange on AI harms and accountability. 🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏽 It was an honor to show this meaningful film to a packed auditorium at the historic Rhodes House as part of the Coded Bias 5-year Anniversary World Tour. Many thanks to Financial Times AI Correspondent Melissa Heikkilä for leading the thought-provoking post-film discussion featuring Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Caroline Emmer De Albuquerque Green, PhD, and Dr. Alexis Hope. And thank you for all of the donations to the Algorithmic Justice League and the group photos that capped off an exhilarating day! 📚💫 Were you at the event? Let us know what resonated most with you!

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    Summer travel is in full swing☀️✈️ – protect your face data at the airport! AJL’s #FreedomFlyers✈️ report is coming soon, with deep insight based on real travelers' experiences with TSA's facial recognition experiment. 📊 What we examined: 🔍 Transparency - Do people know it's voluntary? 🤝 Informed consent - Are travelers given space to opt out?  ⚖️ Treatment - How are people who opt out treated? Knowledge is power. Sign up to get notified when the full report drops ➡️ ajl.org/flyreport 

    • A digital graphic with a cream background announces the upcoming "Freedom Flyers Report." On the left, bold black text reads “FREEDOM FLYERS REPORT,” with a blue button underneath that says “OUT SOON.” A red badge with the letters "AJL" and a stylized face appears above the text. On the right side, a dotted blue outline forms the Statue of Liberty, with a digital face recognition frame over her face. At the bottom right, a red button reads “AJL.ORG/FLYREPORT.”
    • A cream background graphic with bold black text that says, “GET NOTIFIED THE MINUTE IT DROPS.” Below the text is a red button with white text: “ajl.org/flyreport.” A dotted blue flight path weaves across the image, leading from a small blue airplane on the left to a red AJL badge with a stylized face near the bottom. The design suggests urgency and movement.

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