Google Execs Explain How A.I. Can Amplify Racism

Two Google executives said Friday that bias in artificial intelligence is hurting already marginalized communities in America, and that more needs to be done to ensure that this does not happen. X. Eyeé, outreach lead for responsible innovation at Google, and Angela Williams, policy manager at Google, spoke at (Not IRL) Pride Summit, an event organized by Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, the world's largest technology-focused LGBTQ organization for women, non-binary and trans people around the world. In separate talks, they addressed the ways in which machine learning technology can be used to harm the black community and other communities in America -- and more widely around the world. Bias in algorithms IS NOT JUST A DATA PROBLEM. The choice to use AI can be biased, the way the algorithm learns can be biased, and the way users are impacted/interact with/perceive a system can reinforce bias! checkout @timnitGebru's work to learn more!