Algorithmic Justice League — advocacy: Dr. Joy Buolamwini testified before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on AI and facial recognition bias

Note: The claim specifies a particular congressional testimony by Dr. Buolamwini before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology regarding AI and facial recognition bias as of 2019. While the source text extensively documents AJL's advocacy work, research (Gender Shades), media appearances, and policy initiatives, it does not mention this specific House Committee testimony. The source discusses various notable work and advocacy efforts but does not address this particular claim. Since the source does not discuss this specific event, it cannot confirm or contradict it—the claim is unverifiable based on the provided source text.

Note: The claim specifically states that Dr. Joy Buolamwini testified before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology regarding AI and facial recognition bias as of 2019. While the source confirms that Buolamwini founded the Algorithmic Justice League and that the organization has engaged in policy advocacy and media appearances, the source text provided does not mention or address the specific claim about House Committee testimony. The source is about the organization's work and initiatives, but the particular congressional testimony is not discussed in the excerpt provided. This makes the claim unverifiable based on the given source material.