Nina da Hora (born 1995) is an Afro-Brazilian activist and computer scientist known for her research on algorithmic racism and her efforts to increase women's participation in technological development.[1][2] Hora is a co-worker at the Center for Technology and Society at Fundação Getúlio Vargas or (FGV).[3]
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| Born | 1995 (age 28–29) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Education | Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo |
| Occupation(s) | Computer scientist, activist |
Early life and education
editNina da Hora was born Ana Carolina Silve das Neves da Hora in Duque de Caxias, a municipality in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was raised by five female relatives, including her mother, aunt, and grandmother.[4]
Hora earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo in Brazil.[5][6] She is currently pursuing her master's degree at University of Campinas in São Paulo.[7]
Career
editHora's research focuses on the ethics of algorithms and artificial intelligence. In 2021, Hora began documenting stories about black scientists for the podcast Ogunhê.[8] She is the founder and director of "Instituto Da Hora", an activist research center which focuses on digital rights, alternative coding and artificial intelligence.[9] As an anti-racist hacker, Hora's work promotes the design of more transparent and accessible computer systems.[8]
Hora is a member of TikTok Brazil Security Council Advisory Board.[3] She is also a member of "Tire Meu Rosto Da Sua Mira" (Get My Face Out Of Your Sight), an anti-racist movement against the deployment of facial recognition software for public safety.[5]
Recognition
editIn 2021, Hora appeared in Forbes Brazil "Under 30" list for her work on algorithmic racism and algorithmic justice.[1] In 2024, Hora joined the Ford Global Fellowship at the Ford Foundation, a program that supports global leaders who are advancing innovative solutions to end inequality.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Galina, Décio; Guimarães, Juca; Lessa, Kátia; Gustavo Pacete, Luiz; Weber, Mariana; Mendes, Mario; Silva, Rebecca; Gomes, Simone; Vicente Bernardo, José (31 December 2021). "Forbes Under 30 2021 List: See All the Honorees". forbes.com.br.
- ^ "AI is not going to surpass humans', says Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, owner of ChatGPT: Expert said that jobs will disappear, but that this "happens in any technological revolution". The executive participated in an event on Thursday afternoon at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio". The Globe; Rio de Janeiro. Agência O Globo. May 18, 2023. ProQuest 2815007978.
- ^ a b "Nina Da Hora". Stanford School of humanities and Sciences.
- ^ Gobbi, Nelson (2022-03-04). "Cientista de computação, Nina da Hora relata caso de racismo sofrido em livraria do Leblon". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ a b "Tire Meu Rosto Sua Mira". 27 September 2024.
- ^ Marasciulo, Marília (February 4, 2023). "Nina da Hora: 'As big techs já ultrapassaram os limites da influência delas'". Revista Galileu (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02.
- ^ "Nina Da Hora | Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Academia.edu". unicamp.academia.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ^ a b Díaz Campanella, Gabriel (24 March 2023). "Nina da Hora: "La tecnología refuerza el problema de racismo estructural de Brasil"". El País. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Instituto Da Hora". 27 September 2024.
- ^ Rojas, Gaby M. (April 3, 2024). "Ford Foundation Announces 26 New Members of Ford Global Fellowship". MBE.