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The TED AI Show: Why we can't fix bias with more AI w/ Patrick Lin
Jun 11, 2024
Tech ethicist Patrick Lin and Bilawal discuss the hidden biases in AI, from historically inaccurate images to life-and-death decisions in hospitals. Lin argues that technology alone won't fix bias, emphasizing the need for human effort and societal work beyond technological solutions
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- AI reflects human biases in historical image generation, sparking ethical concerns.
- Bias in AI impacts sectors like healthcare and finance, requiring nuanced understanding and mitigation strategies.
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Google's AI Image Generator in Gemini Sparks Controversy
Google launched an AI image generator inside their chatbot called Gemini, creating a stir on Twitter. Screenshots revealed Gemini generated images of historical figures like the Founding Fathers and Vikings as people of color, challenging expected representations. However, some responses showed troubling inaccuracies, such as people of color in Nazi uniforms, raising ethical concerns about historical misrepresentation.
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