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Bias in A.I. and the Risks of Continued Development, with Dr. Joy Buolamwini
Dec 4, 2023
Dr. Joy Buolamwini, computer scientist, warns about A.I. writing biases into algorithms and how it can regress civil rights progress. They discuss biases in AI, the coded gaze, harm caused by AI systems, and biases in facial recognition. They explore the risks of facial recognition in surveillance, policing, and weapons and the need for federal protections.
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- AI systems consistently fail to accurately detect darker-skinned individuals, leading to discriminatory outcomes, highlighting the need for more equitable data collection and rigorous testing to mitigate bias in AI technologies.
- Federal regulations are necessary to enforce protections against algorithmic discrimination and ensure the safety and efficacy of AI systems, preventing discrepancies in AI regulation across different states and cities.
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Bias in AI and Tech Products
Dr. Joy Bolamwini, a computer scientist and founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, discusses her research on bias in AI and tech products. She reveals how facial recognition systems consistently fail to accurately detect darker-skinned individuals, leading to discriminatory outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of examining the intersectionality of race and gender to understand biases in AI systems. The discussion highlights the need for more equitable data collection and rigorous testing to mitigate bias in AI technologies.
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