Nina da Hora

Nina da Hora
Born1995 (age 30–31)
EducationPontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
OccupationsComputer scientist, activist

Nina da Hora (born 1995) is an Afro-Brazilian activist and computer scientist known for her research on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and algorithmic racism. Hora is also known for her efforts to enhance the digital rights in Brazil, advocate for decentralization in the scientific field, the amplification of black and other indigenous groups in technology, and the efforts to increase women's participation in technological development.[1] Hora is a co-worker at the Center for Technology and Society at Fundação Getúlio Vargas or (FGV) and an active member of TikTok’s Security Council in Brazil.[2] She is also the founder of Instituto da Hora, a non-profit organization that promotes digital sovereignty and internet governance.[3] She is most commonly known as an "Anti-Racist Hacker".[4]

Early life & education

Nina da Hora was born on 1995, in Duque de Caxias, Baixada Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro.

During her childhood growing up, Hora had a passion for literature books in due part because of her family who were teachers in the field and her mother who was a literature teacher. In her pass time, Nina would continue to read books that her mother had given her and learn how to debate. Hora had a natural interest into computer science and was always fascinated by the wonders of technology.[5]

In the early 2010s, Hora attended Sistema de Ensino Loide Martha in LM, Brazil.[6] In 2015, Hora migrated to PUC-Rio and in 2023, Hora earned her bachelors' degree in Computer Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.[7]

Career

Hora's research focuses on the ethics of algorithms and artificial intelligence.

On social media, Hora's nickname is the "Anti-Racist Hacker" and uses her knowledge in information technology and cybersecurity to research and change societal norms and address racial issues in both the digital and academic space to break down exclusionary systems and obstacles for minority groups in a primarily large space dominated by social standards and expectations.[8][9]

Hora has been involved in activism and is a member of TikTok Brazil Security Council Advisory Board.[10] She is also a member of "Tire Meu Rosto Da Sua Mira" (Get My Face Out Of Your Sight), an anti-racist movement against the deployment of facial recognition software for public safety.[11] She advises on safety and ethics in digital platforms. She also writes, lectures, and participates in public debates to make complex issues in AI accessible.[12] She was also a member of the Election Transparency Commission of the Superior Electoral Court in 2022[13]

Awards & Recognition

In 2021, Hora was rewarded the Women in Ethics - 100 Brillant Award in AI ethics.[14] Hora also appeared in Forbes Brazil "Under 30" list for her work on algorithmic racism and algorithmic justice in the same year.[15] In 2022, Hora was awarded the Sabia Award from the University of Cambridge's education department for her work involving technologies, education, and as well anti-racist practices in Brazil.[16] She also was awarded the Nilse da Silveira award for technology during the Nilse da Silveira Award Ceremony in the City Hall of Rio de Janeiro.[17] In 2023, Hora was awarded the Alis Award from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.[18] In 2024, Hora joined the Ford Global Fellowship at the Ford Foundation, a program that supports global leaders who are advancing innovative solutions to end inequality.[19]

References

  1. ^ Forbes Under 30 List 2021: See All Honorees
  2. ^ https://ccsre.stanford.edu/people/nina-da-hora
  3. ^ Digital Rights | Institute of the hour
  4. ^ Nina Da Hora | Center for Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity
  5. ^ "Nina da Hora: the voice of change in Brazilian computer science".
  6. ^ Curriculum of the Lattes Curriculum System (Nina da Hora)
  7. ^ Nina_da_Hora#cite_note-5
  8. ^ "Nina da Hora: "As big techs já ultrapassaram os limites da influência delas"". Galileu (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  9. ^ Nina da Hora: The Anti-racist Hacker who wants to democratize Computer Science - Portal Mente Binária
  10. ^ "Nina Da Hora". Stanford School of humanities and Sciences.
  11. ^ "Tire Meu Rosto Sua Mira". 27 September 2024.
  12. ^ Home EN - #TireMeuRostoDaSuaMira
  13. ^ UnB News - Nina da Hora will be the speaker at the #InspiraUnB of the 2nd/2023
  14. ^ 2021 | Women in AI Ethics™
  15. ^ Galina, Décio; Guimarães, Juca; Lessa, Kátia; Gustavo Pacete, Luiz; Weber, Mariana; Mendes, Mario; Silva, Rebecca; Gomes, Simone; Vicente Bernardo, José (31 December 2021). "Forbes Under 30 2021 List: See All the Honorees". forbes.com.br.
  16. ^ CUBS Sabiá Award – Cambridge University Brazilian Society
  17. ^ City Hall awards Nise da Silveira Award and celebrates women entrepreneurs in 2022 - City Hall of Rio de Janeiro - prefeitura.rio
  18. ^ (7) Post | LinkedIn
  19. ^ Rojas, Gaby M. (April 3, 2024). "Ford Foundation Announces 26 New Members of Ford Global Fellowship". MBE.
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