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Algorithmic Justice League
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<p>The Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) is a digital advocacy non-profit organization based in <a href="/facts/Cambridge%2c_Massachusetts/k9UMIJ7U">Cambridge, Massachusetts</a>. Founded in 2016 by computer scientist <a href="/facts/Joy_Buolamwini/Y1CGQapT">Joy Buolamwini</a>, the AJL uses research, artwork, and policy advocacy to increase societal awareness regarding the use of <a href="/facts/Artificial_intelligence/lJGauQwX">artificial intelligence</a> (AI) in society and the harms and biases that AI can pose to society. The AJL has engaged in a variety of open online seminars, media appearances, and tech advocacy initiatives to communicate information about bias in AI systems and promote industry and government action to mitigate against the creation and deployment of biased AI systems. In 2021, <i><a href="/facts/Fast_Company/z2sXnQIu">Fast Company</a></i> named AJL as one of the 10 most innovative AI companies in the world. </p>