Our World, Connected What does AI mean for equality and inclusion?
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May 22, 2024 Dr Abeba Birhane, a cognitive scientist, and Malik Afegbua, an AI artist, dive into the humanity, biases, and power imbalances in AI development. They explore the potential of AI in challenging stereotypes and fostering inclusion through storytelling and creative processes. The conversation highlights the importance of ethical design, biases in AI systems, and the need for regulatory measures to promote fairness and justice in AI applications.
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Malik's Elder Series with AI
- Malik Afegbua used generative AI to create images showing elderly people in fashion settings where they are usually unseen.
- He trained the AI with images from his 13 years of experience to correct biases and shift perceptions globally.
AI Pattern Recognition Explained
- AI uncovers patterns from massive data sets to predict future outcomes based on past information.
- It processes various data forms like text, images, voice, and video to identify underlying similarities.
Everyday AI Interaction
- Most people engage with AI daily often without realizing it, through apps like Google Maps and social media platforms.
- AI powers content feeds and facial recognition systems embedded in many public spaces.