Nature Podcast How stereotypes shape AI – and what that means for the future of hiring
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Oct 8, 2025 Douglas Gilbeau, a researcher at Stanford, discusses his study revealing how internet images reinforce age and gender stereotypes, shaping AI hiring biases. He uncovers how women are often portrayed younger, leading to biased perceptions in job suitability. Alex Witsi shares insights into astronomers' favorite exoplanets, highlighting their unique features, while Flora Graham reviews recent Nobel Prize winners and their groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, physics, and chemistry, showcasing their real-world implications.
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Internet Images Skew Perceptions Of Age
- Internet images systematically portray women as younger than men across many categories.
- These visual stereotypes are widespread enough to reshape societal beliefs and expectations.
Celebrity Images Reinforce Age Stereotypes
- IMDb images of celebrities show women appearing many years younger than men on average.
- These biased images matter because celebrities shape career aspirations and cultural norms.
Bias Persists In Everyday Image Searches
- Google Image searches for everyday social categories also show women appearing younger than men.
- Bias appears even in categories that are not inherently gendered, like 'neighbor' or 'colleague'.