How artificial intelligence conveys gender bias

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Since the arrival of artificial intelligence in public space, some people use it as a free friend, lover or psychologist – or almost. Despite all the potential drifts, they see it as a lifebuoy sometimes needed.

Radio France Internationale

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AIs are increasingly being used in many areas, becoming multi-tasking assistants who guide us in our work and facilitate our daily lives. As their influence grows in our society, they also reproduce some of its faults, in particular by perpetuating sexist stereotypes.

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How ‘Women in Cloud’ Flips the Script on AI and Gender Bias

While everyone’s busy fearing AI for wiping away jobs, something that demands equal stirring is AI deepening the existing gender inequalities. Since AI learns from historical data, when the training data reflects societal biases, AI systems inherit and amplify discrimination.  From hiring algorithms to wage prediction, models may deepen gender pay gaps. A study by the Berkeley Haas Center for Equity, Gender & Leadership examined 133 AI systems a…

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AI's gender bias is even worse than reality

Can designers fix it?

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OPINION. Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms our societies, but it also reflects social biases, especially gender inequalities. It is crucial to emphasize that algorithms, although technological, are shaped by an unequal past. The stake is not simply technical, but of social justice and sustainable innovation. By Agathe Hell and Genane Youness, teachers-researchers at ESSI School of Engineers.

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Team Lewis Research finds 28% of people aware of AI gender bias

New research has revealed the growing anxiety around gender bias in AI with only 28% of people were aware of AI’s gender bias, according to the Team Lewis Foundation, supported by HeForShe. After learning about it, over half (51%) expressed concern, while 66% believe governments should introduce regulations to ensure AI is free from gender bias. The data revealed that public awareness of gender inequality has increased, but geopolitical issues h…