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
Ayanna Howard, the Dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University, is a prominent robotics researcher focusing on human-robot interaction. In this conversation, she dives into her book, exploring the social dynamics between people and AI, including biases that arise from both data and model design. She highlights the ethical responsibilities of AI builders and discusses her transition to OSU, emphasizing future projects that address AI's societal impacts, trust issues during emergencies, and the need for a mindful approach to technology.
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Overtrust in Robots
- In a study, Ayanna Howard programmed robots leading people out of a smoky building to act faulty.
- Despite clear malfunctions, people still followed the robots, highlighting human trust in robots, even in emergencies.
Real-World Implications of AI
- Ayanna Howard's robotics background informs her perspective on AI, emphasizing real-world implications and interactions within an ecosystem.
- She highlights that AI systems, like robots, operate within limitations and rules, impacting how we should approach trust and bias in these systems.
Choice in AI Gender
- Don't assign default genders to AI systems; offer users a choice instead.
- This empowers users and prompts reflection on the necessity of gender in AI interactions.
