This podcast explores the bias in AI systems and algorithms, discussing their impact on society, particularly on women. It highlights the need to address biases to prevent harm, especially in women's healthcare.
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AI algorithms can perpetuate biases present in society, such as preferring men over women in recruitment processes.
AI technology in healthcare must be carefully designed to avoid exacerbating existing biases and inequalities, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of women's health issues.
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The potential bias in AI algorithms
One of the main concerns with AI technology is the presence of bias in algorithms. These algorithms, which are trained on past human decisions and judgments, can reflect and perpetuate biases present in society. For example, recruitment algorithms have been found to prefer men over women, and facial recognition algorithms have shown better accuracy with white faces compared to black faces. The biases in AI models highlight the silent ways in which power can operate, with culture shaping and influencing the technology. By understanding and addressing these biases, we can work towards creating fair and equitable AI systems.
The impact of AI on women's healthcare
AI technology has the potential to impact various aspects of healthcare, including the diagnosis and treatment of different conditions. However, there are concerns that relying on historic healthcare data in AI decision-making could exacerbate existing biases and inequalities. For instance, women who have heart attacks in the UK are already 50% more likely to be misdiagnosed compared to men. If AI systems are not carefully designed and monitored, they could reinforce these disparities and lead to further underdiagnosis of women's health issues. Recognizing and addressing these risks is crucial to ensure that AI enhances healthcare for all.
There isn't one narrative that fits all around AI. In this episode Carl Miller looks at how the future of artificial intelligence will be one beset by bias, whether that's a recruitment algorithm preferring men to women, racial bias in law and policing, or the failures of facial recognition technology to truly see diversity in an objective light. Featuring Judy Wajcman, Principal Investigator of the Women in Data Science and AI project at The Alan Turing Institute; Henry Ajder, Generative AI & Deepfakes Expert Advisor; and Olivier Sibony, writer, educator and consultant specializing in strategy, strategic decision making and the organization of decision processes.
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