Saranya Dadi, a second-year computer science student at RIT, is conducting research to make machine learning for automated surveillance systems fairer. However, she's not just focusing on making it faster or more efficient, she also wants to make sure machine learning is ethical. "Just because a computer doesn't have feelings and emotions, doesn't mean there's no bias," said Dadi, who is originally from India. "It is crucial that these systems ensure effective performance and accurately safeguard the interests of organizations, without compromising individual privacy." As Dadi points out, computers are increasingly being used to make decisions that affect human lives--from determining who should receive a loan to how to treat sick people.