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The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)

How Microsoft Scales Testing and Safety for Generative AI with Sarah Bird - #691

Jul 1, 2024
Join Sarah Bird, Chief Product Officer of Responsible AI at Microsoft, as she dives into the essential realms of generative AI testing and safety. Explore the challenges of AI hallucinations and the importance of balancing fairness with security. Hear insights from Microsoft's past failures like Tay and Bing Chat, stressing the need for adaptive testing and human oversight. Sarah also discusses innovative methods like automated safety testing and red teaming, emphasizing a robust governance framework for evolving AI technologies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Implement layered defense for generative AI safety.
  • Manage risks with techniques like red teaming.

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Emphasizing Defense in Depth for Secure Systems

Starting with a system designed with defense in depth, where technologies are layered to counter weaknesses, resembles stacking Swiss cheese to prevent holes. Sarah Bird discusses building responsible AI applications, focusing on principles like fairness, transparency, accountability, and safety. The shift to generative AI requires new tools and techniques for implementation.

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