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85. Timnit Gebru Looks at Corporate AI and Sees a Lot of Bad Science
Aug 16, 2023
Dr. Timnit Gebru's pioneering work in AI research, her controversial dismissal from Google, and her critique of large language models. The podcast also explores the environmental impact and biases in AI models, the importance of understanding data and representation, and the need for inclusive machine learning systems.
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- Curating AI datasets to ensure diversity and avoid biases is crucial for responsible development.
- Challenging deceptive practices and understanding limitations of AI systems are necessary to prevent dangerous misconceptions.
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Dr. Timnit Gebru's Firing from Google
Dr. Timnit Gebru, an influential figure in AI, was fired by Google in 2020. She co-authored the Stochastic Parrots paper, which expressed concerns about the rush to build larger language models without adequate consideration of the dangers and limitations. The paper highlighted issues such as the environmental impact of training these models, the lack of diverse viewpoints represented in the data, and the filtering of certain content. Dr. Gebru's firing brought attention to the challenges of addressing bias and ethics in AI development within Google and the wider industry.
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