AI Ethics - Bias and Fairness with Ava Byte

08/13/23 • 2 min

What if the technology we design is unintentionally biased, reflecting and amplifying societal biases? If you've ever wondered about AI and its potential implications, this episode of HumAIn Beyond Bites is a must-listen. We'll unravel the complexities of AI bias, the risks it poses and real-world effects it can have, from inaccurate facial recognition systems to biased recruitment algorithms. This isn't just a technical problem, but a societal one that needs addressing.
Delve with us into the heart of the matter as we examine the tireless efforts of researchers and developers to detect and reduce bias through innovative techniques. We will discuss fairness-aware modelling, adversarial debiasing, and the importance of diversity in design to ensure AI is a tool for good, not a mirror of our imperfect world. This episode is not just about understanding AI bias; it's about sparking a conversation on defining fairness, the trade-offs, and the dangers of oversimplification. Tune in, stay curious, and join us on this journey to understand and shape a future with AI that's fair to all.

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HumAIn: Beyond Bytes - AI Ethics - Bias and Fairness with Ava Byte

Transcript

Ava Byte00:00:40.252

Welcome to episode 4 of HumAIn Beyond Bytes .

Ava Byte00:00:44.280

Today , we're delving into a crucial aspect of AI ethics bias and fairness . We'll explore what bias in AI means , why it's a significant issue and what can be done to address it .

Ava Byte00:00:56.200

Let’s begin by understanding bias through real-world examples .