Can Algorithms Reduce Inequality? | Rediet Abebe | TEDxLosGatos

When Rediet Abebe arrived to study in the United States from Ethiopia, she was surprised to learn of educational inequalities of black and low-income students in the shadow of some of the world's most prestigious universities. This talk discusses how AI can help reduce inequality, as well as new initiatives in AI to effect positive social change. Rediet Abebe
PhD candidate computer science, Cornell University, Co-Founder, Black in AI & Mechanism Design for Social Good
Rediet Abebe is a computer scientist with a strong interest in the promotion of equality and justice. She co-founded and co-organizes Black in AI, an international network of individuals focused on increasing the presence and inclusion of Black and African researchers in artificial intelligence, as well as Mechanism Design for Social Good, a group that aims to use techniques from algorithms and AI to improve access to opportunity for all. Rediet believes that these disciplines can be a powerful tool for understanding and mitigating socioeconomic inequality. Her work has been deeply influenced by her upbringing in her hometown of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she lived until moving to the U.S. in 2009. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Antoniathinks]

A brilliant and vital voice you are in this world!! Thank you for illuminating these core disparities and the solutions which can shape just practice moving forward. Where you lead, I know others will follow!! Strength & power to you, Rediet!!

[@solomonabebe4014]

THANK,YOU,FOR,YOUR,ACHIVEMENT,THINKABOUT,ETH.

[@free22]

I love this! We spend so much time talking about why inequalities exist and so little time focusing on how to resolve them.

[@mastewalbelete636]

Rediet you are one of our proud. Keep on please & stay blessed.

[@alayt12]

Such a role model!

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Such a wonderful woman!
thank you so much !

[@sarahmakonnen7828]

So inspiring! Thank you

[@fggari7745]

Wow redi u are the proud of jesus too pls pls preach jesus by this lovely voice ur mother is really lucky thanks.

[@sgossaye]

I wish you all the best and please try to reach out to the Yang Ethiopian's Born and grow-up here in America. They need a bridge back to their homeland

[@JMasethe3rd]

Thank you for your work Rediet!!!

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Great idea and presentation 👍

[@IDRISABDULAZEEZazibit]

Thanks for this

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You will be a bright star for many lost their purpose I

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Wonderful Rediet!

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Wow you did it!

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Good job wish you all the best!

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proud of you sis

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well spoken!

[@antishwow]

Brilliant!

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you are roll model for all Thank you

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Proud of you!

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We are proud of you

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Proud of you!!

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Great Role model for the new generation!!!

[@DanielOmeiza]

Nice Rediet

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The future of africa

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Thank you 🙏 Keep Shining!!!😅

[@MulukenAlemu-oi2xt]

Great Rediet