The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)

How to Be Human in the Age of AI with Ayanna Howard - #460

Mar 1, 2021

Join Ayanna Howard, Dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University and founder of Zyrobotics, as she dives into her book on the intricate dynamics between humans and robots. She discusses how AI carries societal biases, particularly regarding gender, emphasizing the responsibility of developers in mitigating these issues. The conversation explores the complexities of emotion recognition in AI and highlights the ethical implications of technology in society. Howard also reflects on her new role and the future of applied AI, advocating for equitable advancements.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Trust and Bias in AI and Robotics

15min

Exploring the Controversy of Universal Emotions in Facial Recognition

3min

Understanding Bias in AI: Ownership and Advocacy

3min

Community Action and Ethical Responsibility in Technology

3min

Navigating AI's Evolution in Research and Society

10min

Today we’re joined by returning guest and newly appointed Dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University, Ayanna Howard.

Our conversation with Dr. Howard focuses on her recently released book, Sex, Race, and Robots: How to Be Human in the Age of AI, which is an extension of her research on the relationships between humans and robots. We continue to explore this relationship through the themes of socialization introduced in the book, like associating genders to AI and robotic systems and the “self-fulfilling prophecy” that has become search engines.

We also discuss a recurring conversation in the community around AI being biased because of data versus models and data, and the choices and responsibilities that come with the ethical aspects of building AI systems. Finally, we discuss Dr. Howard’s new role at OSU, how it will affect her research, and what the future holds for the applied AI field.

The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/460.

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