Fighting bias in AI starts with the data

The push to deliver unbiased and responsible artificial intelligence is admirable, but there are many roadblocks to overcome. Chiefly, AI is only as fair as the data that goes into it. In light of the slow progress addressing AI bias and unfairness, business and technology leaders may be finally arriving at a consensus that they need to concentrate on more "responsible" approaches to AI. A recent survey of 504 IT executives, released by Appen and conducted by The Harris Poll, finds heightened concern about the data that is increasingly driving decisions about customers, markets, and opportunities. It also hints at recognition by both types of leaders that the data they have tends to be problematic, wreaking damage to people, communities, and businesses.