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Was This Google Ethicist Fired for Doing Her Job?
Dec 15, 2020
Timnit Gebru, renowned AI ethics researcher and co-founder of Black in AI, discusses the controversy surrounding her departure from Google, focusing on topics like ethics, AI, and racism in the tech industry. She also delves into the significance of representation in AI research and expresses frustration with Google's lack of action and diversity initiatives.
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- Timnit Gebru's departure from Google has sparked a public relations crisis and raised questions about the company's actions and treatment towards its employees.
- Timnit Gebru's case highlights issues of diversity, inclusion, and toxic work culture at Google, emphasizing the importance of addressing biases in AI research and fostering psychological safety.
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Timneet Gebru's Paper Controversy
Timneet Gebru, an AI ethics researcher at Google, faced pushback from the company regarding a paper she submitted for an academic conference. Senior managers pressured her to retract the paper or remove the names of Google employees from it. Timneet sought clarity on the objections but instead found her resignation unexpectedly accepted. The incident sparked widespread backlash, with many questioning Google's actions and supporting Timneet.
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