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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Published in:Communications of the ACM Vol. 67; no. 12; pp. 31 - 35
Main Authors: Werder, Karl, Cao, Lan, Ramesh, Balasubramaniam, Park, Eun Hee
Format: Opinion
Published: Association for Computing Machinery Dec2024
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          IT University of Copenhagen, Business IT, Copenhagen, Kobenhavn, Denmark
          Old Dominion University, Information Technology and Decision Sciences, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
          Georgia State University, Computer Information Systems, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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        Artificial intelligence
        Implicit bias
        Machine learning
        Diversity in the workplace
        Diversity & inclusion policies
        Artificial intelligence software
        Computer software development
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          Artificial intelligence
          Implicit bias
          Machine learning
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          Diversity & inclusion policies
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      ab: 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."
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