The Artificial Intelligence Show #10: Karen Hao, MIT Technology Review: Responsible AI
Mar 8, 2022
Karen Hao, Senior AI Editor at MIT Technology Review, dives deep into the concept of responsible AI. With her extensive background, she discusses the ethical development and societal implications of AI technologies, emphasizing the need for prioritizing people over profits. Karen shares insights on the policies of major tech companies and how they can mitigate harm in sensitive areas like healthcare. She also explores the importance of public involvement in shaping AI's future, highlighting both its risks and remarkable opportunities, like advancements in pharmaceuticals.
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Google's Ethical AI Team
- Dr. Timnit Gebru and Dr. Margaret Mitchell, Google's ethical AI team leads, were fired.
- This happened after they criticized language models' potential biases and harms, impacting Google's profitable search and advertising.
Facebook's Responsible AI Team
- Facebook formed a Responsible AI team to address concerns about misinformation and polarization.
- The team's findings were sidelined due to potential profit loss, leading to key members' departure.
Learning from Big Tech
- Learn from Google and Facebook's missteps regarding responsible AI.
- Consider how AI projects can go wrong and prioritize human benefit.
