Coded Oppression How AI Perpetuates Anti-Black Racism Unmasking the Algorithms That Reinforce Inequity and Reclaiming Technology for Justice

?? Coded Oppression: How AI Perpetuates Anti-Black Racism Unmasking the Algorithms That Reinforce Inequity and Reclaiming Technology for Justice Are algorithms neutral—or are they the newest blueprint for systemic racism? Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every corner of modern life—from hiring and healthcare to search engines and surveillance. But beneath the promise of efficiency lies a stark truth: AI systems don't just reflect racial bias—they amplify it at scale. Coded Oppression is a bold exposé of how anti-Black racism has been embedded into the architecture of machine learning. From facial recognition tools that misidentify Black faces at rates up to 100x higher than white faces, to predictive policing algorithms that reinforce redlining-era surveillance, this book reveals how AI has become a new frontier of racial injustice. ?? Inside This Groundbreaking Investigation ?? Unmask the Algorithms Explore how colonial data practices, white-coded defaults, and exclusionary design choices turned AI into a tool of oppression. Real-world case studies expose the mechanics behind wrongful arrests, denied loans, and medical misdiagnoses. ?? Understand the Human Cost Go beyond technical failures to confront the economic, social, and psychological toll of algorithmic racism. Learn how biased hiring tools deny opportunity, healthcare algorithms underestimate Black patients' needs, and moderation systems silence Black digital expression. ? Reclaim Technology for Justice This isn't just a book about problems—it's a roadmap for solutions. Access bias audit toolkits, policy templates, and strategic frameworks for building anti-racist technology. Learn from Black technologists, activists, and communities already dismantling coded oppression. ?? What You'll Discover - How IBM punch cards and colonial census data laid the groundwork for algorithmic bias - Why "colorblind" AI perpetuates racism more effectively than overt discrimination - The intersection of race and gender in AI harm—and why Black women face the highest error rates - Practical debiasing techniques, transparency mandates, and community-led innovations - A vision for anti-racist AI grounded in solidarity, justice, and collective power ?? Essential Reading For - Policymakers crafting algorithmic accountability legislation - Developers building the next generation of ethical AI - Educators teaching the intersection of technology, race, and justice - Activists demanding transparency and equity in automated systems - Anyone who believes technology should serve liberation—not oppression This book doesn't just explain how AI perpetuates anti-Black racism—it gives you the tools to dismantle it. Includes technical appendices, bias audit scripts, policy draft language, and curated resources from Black in AI, Data for Black Lives, and the Algorithmic Justice League. The future of AI is not predetermined. It will be shaped by who builds it, how it's governed, and what values it encodes. Coded Oppression is your blueprint for reclaiming that future.