Last Week in AI Mini Episode: Lessons in AI bias, Facial Recognition Policy and Effects, and Trump‘s Visa Freeze
Jun 28, 2020
This audio roundup dives into the ongoing challenges of AI bias, spotlighting a surprising oversight by a deep learning pioneer. It reveals the troubling case of wrongful arrest linked to facial recognition technology and discusses a proposed ban on such systems by lawmakers. Additionally, the impact of a recent visa freeze initiated by Trump on the U.S.'s future in AI innovation is explored. These compelling stories load a cautionary tale about ethics and policy in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
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AI Bias Extends Beyond Data
- AI researcher Timnit Gebru emphasizes that AI bias extends beyond data.
- Yann LeCun's comments on biased ML systems sparked discussion about the broader sources of bias in AI.
Wrongful Arrest Due to Facial Recognition
- Robert Williams, an African-American male, was wrongfully arrested due to a facial recognition system error.
- The system misidentified him as another black man in a surveillance video, highlighting the risks of flawed technology combined with biased policing.
Visa Freeze Impacts AI Talent
- President Trump's executive order temporarily halted work visas, including the H-1B visa.
- This visa freeze could negatively impact the U.S.'s ability to compete for global AI talent.