Humans in the Loop (film)

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Humans in the Loop
Directed byAranya Sahay
Written byAranya Sahay
Produced by Mathivanan Rajendran, Shilpa Kumar, Sarabhi Ravichandran
Starring Sonal Madhushankar
CinematographyHarshit Saini, Monica Tiwari
Edited bySwaroop Reghu, Aranya Sahay
Production
companies
Storiculture, Museum of Imagined Futures,SAUV Films
Release date
  • 2024 (2024)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesHindi, Kurukh

Humans in the Loop is a 2024 Hindi-Kurukh-language fiction film directed by Aranya Sahay and produced by Storiculture. The film follows an Adivasi woman from Jharkhand who unexpectedly finds herself interacting with artificial intelligence, unraveling its hidden biases and ethical dilemmas. Inspired by an article by journalist Karishma Mehrotra in ''FiftyTwo'' titled "Human Touch", [1] the film sheds light on AI bias and its disproportionate impact on women in technology. It highlights the contributions of women in the field of data annotation and algorithmic development while questioning the growing intersection of AI and marginalized communities.

Humans in the Loop premiered at the MAMI before being screened at the IFFK. It received critical acclaim for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective on gender representation in AI. The film also received a nomination for Gender Sensitivity from the Film Critics Guild.

The film was developed as part of the Storiculture Impact Fellowship, which supports socially relevant storytelling in media. It was created in collaboration with the Museum of Imagined Futures, which focuses on the intersection of technology and society.

Reception

Humans in the Loop premiere at MAMI 2024 HITL 1.jpg
Humans in the Loop premiere at MAMI 2024

The film received widespread critical acclaim for its thought-provoking narrative and strong visual storytelling. Critics praised its nuanced exploration of AI biases and the gendered implications of technology. High on Films rated it 4.5/5, calling it "an essential and timely film on the intersection of ethics and technology." [2] The Hindu highlighted its "sharp social critique wrapped in a visually immersive experience." [3] Indian Express praised its "meticulous research and emotionally compelling storytelling." [4] The film holds an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on early festival reviews.

The Hindu noted the film's critical perspective on "biases entrenched in artificial intelligence and their long-term consequences," while Indian Express highlighted how it "draws parallels between AI-driven bias and historical gender disparities." Deccan Herald described it as "an ode to the women who are redefining technology from behind the screens." [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Human Touch". Fifty Two (52). Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  2. ↑ V, Aswin (26 December 2024). "Humans in the Loop (2024) Movie Review: Introspecting the Narrative of Social Learning". High On Films. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Oommen, Nainu (20 December 2024). "IFFK 2024: 'Humans in the Loop' cautions against Artificial Intelligence driven by dominant narratives". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "FTII alumni connects the dots between AI future, colonial past with debut feature film". The Indian Express. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Aranya Sahay's ode to the women of Jharkhand's data centres". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
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