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Safiya Noble

Safiya Noble is a scholar and author who focuses on the intersection of technology, race, and gender. She is known for her work on how algorithms, especially in search engines and social media, can reinforce bias and discrimination. Her book, "Algorithms of Oppression," explores how these technologies can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and impact marginalized communities. Noble advocates for more ethical practices in technology design and encourages a critical examination of how digital systems affect societal power dynamics. She serves as a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is a prominent voice in discussions about online equity.