Ellis Monk

Ellis Monk is a sociologist at Harvard University known for his research on colorism, the discrimination based on skin tone. He gained attention for his work with Google to improve the inclusivity of AI image recognition systems, particularly addressing biases that misrepresent people with darker skin tones. Monk created a color scale that enhanced the representation of diverse skin tones in Google's AI tools, contributing to a more equitable depiction of individuals across various demographics.