Shaf Choudry

Still slowly migrating over from Twitter, but here’s my #intro post 👋🏽

I work in tech and I’m cofounder of The Riz Test, researching how Muslims are portrayed in Film & TV, and also the Seen on Screen Institute.

I’m conducting research for my part time PhD on how poor representation of Muslims in the Arts has downstream effects on biased algorithms and AI. I speak regularly on the topic at universities, tech & media conferences and sit on the BFI Muslims on Screen Advisory Board. Come say hi!

Dec 19, 2022 at 10:31amWeb
Show threadKees AntiFA van MalssenDec 19, 2022
@shaf hi@
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@KFvMalssen hola! Thanks for the welcome 🙏🏾
Show threadTimnit Gebru (she/her).Dec 19, 2022
@shaf Welcome.
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@timnitGebru thank you so much Timnit 🙏🏾
Show threadCamille TschaggenyDec 19, 2022
@shaf - this has to be gut-wrenching and fascinating research.
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@shaggycent thanks for the message - yeah it’s a mix of terribly negative and triggering portrayals, coupled with an industry that denies that there’s a problem. Despite that there are glimmers of hope that are heartening to see
Show threadLiraDec 19, 2022
@shaf You're welcome! 🙂
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@lira thank you!
Show threadDanDec 19, 2022
@shaf hi, pleased to meet you and learn about your work! I’ve worked with ReThink Media a lot, and they do great media analysis work on both representation and narratives when it comes MASA communities. Are you in touch with them?
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@the_dan pleasure is mine, thank you Dan. I haven’t come across ReThink before - there are so many great orgs doing essential work in this space - would love a connect?
Show threadDanDec 20, 2022
@shaf can do! What is your preferred way for me to contact you off here?
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@the_dan I’ve just messaged you ✌🏽
Show threadDanDec 20, 2022
@shaf emailed you!
Show threadRobert DeWolfe 🌹Dec 19, 2022
@shaf Howdy. Nice place here. I'm sure you'll like it
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@TheWolfe thank you Robert 👊🏽
Show threadBarb MacLean 🇨🇦Dec 20, 2022
@shaf hey Shaf great to see you here 👋🏻
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@barbmaclean hey Barb! Great to see you too! Hope you’re doing well and looking forward to the break?
Show threadBarb MacLean 🇨🇦Dec 20, 2022
@shaf I’m happy to be in the life is awesome camp. Looking forward to some good downtime with family. I hope you’re getting a break also as we approach the turn of the calendar here.
Show threadGlenn Block #BLM 🇺🇦Dec 20, 2022
@shaf Mashallah, thank you for your work! Also, welcome!
Show threadShaf ChoudryDec 20, 2022
@gblock JazakAllah khair Glenn, really appreciate the words 🙏🏾
Show threadGlenn Block #BLM 🇺🇦Dec 20, 2022
@shaf ameen! Having grow up on Delta Force, 24, and more before I became Muslim, I know how important this work is!
Show threadGlenn Block #BLM 🇺🇦Dec 20, 2022
@shaf the narrative needs to change!