The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Building Public Interest Technology with Meredith Broussard - #552
Jan 13, 2022
Meredith Broussard, an associate professor at NYU and research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology, dives into the critical junction of technology and societal fairness. She discusses her NeurIPS talk on making technology anti-racist and accessible, emphasizing the importance of algorithmic accountability to combat biases in areas like predictive policing. The conversation also explores the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in education, advocating for inclusive tech solutions that address systemic inequalities and foster responsible practices.
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Meredith's Background
- Meredith Broussard started as a computer scientist and became a journalist.
- She develops AI systems for investigative reporting and addresses AI ethics.
Public Interest Technology
- Public interest technology aims to create technology that benefits the public.
- This can involve improving government technology or using technology for algorithmic accountability.
AI Integration
- AI is becoming increasingly integrated into everyday technology.
- Meredith Broussard no longer distinguishes between "regular technology" and AI.
