Empower Diversity in AI Development.

The lack of diversity in the artificial intelligence (AI) field exacerbates social biases in AI systems, which often reflect the perspectives of their creators. Addressing these biases requires more than technical solutions; it necessitates a social approach to tackle their root causes. Diverse team...

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Publicado en:Communications of the ACM Vol. 67; no. 12; pp. 31 - 35
Autores principales: Werder, Karl, Cao, Lan, Ramesh, Balasubramaniam, Park, Eun Hee
Formato: Opinion
Publicado: Association for Computing Machinery Dec2024
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Sumario:The lack of diversity in the artificial intelligence (AI) field exacerbates social biases in AI systems, which often reflect the perspectives of their creators. Addressing these biases requires more than technical solutions; it necessitates a social approach to tackle their root causes. Diverse teams have been shown to improve innovation, performance, and fairness by broadening perspectives and reducing blind spots in AI development. To achieve meaningful change, organizations must implement robust strategies, such as fostering diversity skills, mirroring stakeholder representation in teams, and developing sustainable talent pipelines, while avoiding superficial efforts like "diversity washing."