17 November 05:05
Arts & Lifestyle
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The film 'Humans in the Loop', directed by Aranya Sahay, has won the Film Independent Sloan grant, allowing it to compete for Academy Awards. This grant, administered by Film Independent and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, supports films that address themes related to science and technology, providing support for a strategic release. 'Humans in the Loop' follows the story of an indigenous woman working in a data labeling center in India, examining the ethics and inequities in automated learning, emphasizing empathy and cultural knowledge. Sahay highlighted the importance of human responsibility in the development of artificial intelligence, and producer Mathivanan Rajendran mentioned that the film creates a space for discussions about technology. The film has already begun impactful screenings in the U.S., and after its release in theaters, it will compete for the Best Original Screenplay award at the 98th Academy Awards.