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Your Brain at Work

Minisode: DE(A)I Part I: Mitigating Bias in Technology Adoption

Apr 15, 2024
The podcast discusses the impact of bias on AI technology from a DEI perspective, exploring generative and predictive AI. It also covers the collaboration between human creativity and machine learning in solving challenges. The pervasiveness of AI in daily life, including AI assistants like Google Home and Alexa, is highlighted. The urgent need to address bias in AI systems for fair technological advancements is emphasized, along with the value of diverse perspectives in reducing bias in technology adoption.
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Quick takeaways

  • Generative AI fosters creativity by creating original content, while predictive AI uses historical data for forecasting, potentially perpetuating biases.
  • AI's integration into daily life emphasizes the need to address biases, with individuals encouraged to take proactive steps in mitigating bias for fair outcomes.

Deep dives

Understanding AI and Bias

AI has become prevalent in workplaces worldwide, offering exciting possibilities but also raising concerns about inherent biases influencing its adoption. The podcast delves into generative and predictive AI, explaining how generative AI creates original content based on training data, fostering creativity and problem-solving. On the other hand, predictive AI uses historical data to forecast future outcomes, potentially perpetuating biases in decision-making.

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