Randi Williams, Ph.D.

Now: AJL Agent of Change | Then: PhD @ MIT Media Lab ~ Once a robot, always a robot ~

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

https://t.co/Q70jEoq8Qz

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

#BiERollCall #BiCRollCall I'm Randi Williams, PhD student @MITprg @medialab and I make insanely cute robots so that equally cute kids can learn about AI and embrace their design superpowers

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

AI is NOT Africa’s savior. @ChinasaOkolo: "If an AI system cannot function effectively across diverse languages its claim to ‘general intelligence’ becomes questionable.” Stop feeding AI hype and start investing in decentralized, community-powered tech https://t.co/1SkZiIJ8SG

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

Why are women resisting AI? The article strikes a chord. It's the age-old story: homogenous tech creates solutions for its narrow problems, not everyone else's. But informed critics are best, so let's keep striving toward AI literacy! #AIisforEveryone https://t.co/MVEmVelG8f

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

The Zoom Room was buzzing at the Public AI Summit workshop.

From foundational knowledge to practical strategies -- we tried examples, shared insights, and tackled limitations.

All workshop resources are free and online: https://t.co/bTGxJioUNn

[Brittany Wong @brittanylwong]

Wrote about how women’s distrust of AI makes them the perfect people to use it https://t.co/tkr9qDTPr6

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

Bridging research to practice is at the heart of #MCEC2025. I'll be keynoting next week on the topic AI is for Everyone: Reimagining Education for an AI-Powered World, sharing how educators can prepare every student to thrive in an AI-powered world.

🔗 https://t.co/Y08hbGe4GC

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

Next week is the week! Day of AI Rwanda will officially be brought to every tracher in the country thanks to @Dayofai_USA, and @MitRaise. Moments like this remind me of Black Panther -- it's not a myth, it's a mirror ✊🏾💜 #WakandaForever #DayofAIRwanda #RealLifeRiri

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

A huge thanks to los profes in Colombia for their energy and enthusiasm. I had an incredible time. Check out our latest press release on our national rollout in Colombia 🔗https://t.co/mluvPoEFS4 #LaIAEsParaTodos

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

Registration for the Media Lab virtual open house is open! https://t.co/W06Egl1RVF

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

They're building a data center in the neighborhood where I grew up.

The Sears at Landover Mall was a frequent stop on the way to/from church. It was closed and demolished decades ago, but now, there's a proposal on the table to build a data center there

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

We are officially less than a year out...

...from Professor Randi 🤖 and her new lab at @CMU Human-Computer Interaction Institute. I'm feeling all of the feelings. If you have any, please drop new faculty advice for me below❣️

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

This summer, I gave the closing keynote for the MIT Summer Research Program's 40th cohort.

Programs like MSRP are more important now than ever. They provide students with a sense of community and mentorship, equipping them with the skills and confidence to truly excel in science

[Emiliano Pereiro @Empereiro]

En el marco de la escuela de verano de Ceibal no se pierdan el 21 de febrero la conferencia de alto nivel "la lA es para todos: reimaginando la educación para un mundo impulsado por la lA" de la doctora Randi Williams @randi_c1 https://t.co/dUTt3E11Ph

[CS Teachers Association (CSTA) @csteachersorg]

The #CSEdweek kickoff panel is moderated by @jennifer_rosato and asks @lemonerdy and @randi_c1 questions about their inspirations, mistakes, and the next frontiers for tech, equity, and computer science 💫

[Dr. Joy Buolamwini @jovialjoy]

📣 PSA : Your personal data should not be free food for training corporate AI systems.

You have until Nov 20 to opt out of having your PERSONAL DATA used as training data for LinkedIn's AI systems.

Here is the opt out link: https://t.co/hDHo1WcV3n

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

@AJLUnited My partner was in the car listening to me react to this @npr episode on AI in higher admissions was aired. Take it from someone with a PhD in AI + education, the machines aren't more objective than the people https://t.co/hCKUNNKaR5

[Algorithmic Justice League @AJLUnited]

“It’s about our voice. It’s about power. It’s about the backbone of this democracy.” - @jovialjoy from her speech at the @Forbes Power Women’s Summit

AJL founder Dr. Joy Buolamwini, had an amazing experience at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit yesterday! She got the chance to meet amazing trailblazers like @ayotometi, @badassboz, and @FawnWeaver, and even got to pass out some copies of Unmasking AI to @karliekloss, @kerrywashington, @moiraforbes and @SteveForbesCEO.

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

🌟New AJL official discussion guide at https://t.co/r5fkv73WFw 🌟
Celebrate @codingweek by streaming Coded Bias and hosting a discussion with your class, club, and community

[Algorithmic Justice League @AJLUnited]

In honor of National Coding Week, stream the @CodedBias documentary to get a better understanding of what can happen when AI goes wrong.

Learn more and check out AJL's Coded Bias discussion guide here: https://t.co/gFZrXAbEkg

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

This summer my big project @ajlunited was the Freedom Flyers campaign. I've learned a lot about the power of people coming together to advocate for real change.

AI should be used without infringing on rights. Advocate for change with us -> https://t.co/KSkn4g1C1R

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

(poll #1 https://t.co/fRQkOA5mBq)

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

Have you ever been verbally informed by the TSA of your right to opt out of airport face scans?

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

Airport face scans poll #2:
How do you feel about airport security collecting your detailed face data?

[Randi Williams, Ph.D. @randi_c1]

As the use of AI for security expands, so do privacy concerns. Dr. Joy highlighted these issues at the Freedom Flyers Summit last month.

Don’t buy into the hype of faster, safer travel with AI. Your right to opt out of face scans at the airport is protected.