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Many companies utilize data analytics to learn more about consumers and their behaviors. There are opportunities where data can be used to bring about positive societal change such as increased diversity in the workplace and exposing social inequality. But its use can also raise major privacy and civil rights concerns. The same analytics that could foster diversity could discriminate against racial minorities in credit, advertising or privacy cases, creating a kind of digital redlining. How can big data be used to decrease racial disparities and increase diversity? How can discriminatory use of data be prevented or reversed? What should companies, individuals, and governments do to address the issue?

Featuring:

Joaquin Alvarado
CEO, Center for Investigative Reporting (MODERATOR)

Michael Fertik
CEO, Reputation.com

Julie Brill
Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission

Kim Keenan
Minority Media and Telecom Council


The Aspen Institute Symposium on the State of Race in America explores new attitudes, opportunities, and challenges for and about people of color in 21st century America. The annual event is presented by the Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation.

FInd out more at www.aspeninstitute.org/stateofrace