AI companies face a dilemma in addressing biases in their models, which are reflections of human biases. While they can't ignore the biases, attempting to correct them can lead to unintended consequences. One potential solution lies in offering users more choice and personalization in AI interactions, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach towards tailored experiences based on individual preferences.
When Google released Gemini, a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, it quickly faced a backlash — and unleashed a fierce debate about whether A.I. should be guided by social values, and if so, whose values they should be.
Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The Times and co-host of the podcast “Hard Fork,” explains.
Guest: Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times and co-host of the podcast “Hard Fork.”
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