AI prediction models can make predictions based on very little evidence, but such models also risk replicating or even magnifying social biases, researchers say. Illustration: SCMP / Lau Ka-kuen
AI prediction models can make predictions based on very little evidence, but such models also risk replicating or even magnifying social biases, researchers say. Illustration: SCMP / Lau Ka-kuen
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Sexist and racist AI can result in wrongful arrests, fewer job opportunities or even death. Now, more are taking notice

  • Researchers have found that social biases can be amplified in AI algorithms that determine access to jobs, health care diagnosis outcomes and more
  • Society can only achieve fair AI outcomes if it works as a whole, not just with the effort of a few individuals, one expert says

Tracy QuIris Deng
Tracy Qu and Iris Deng

Updated: 10:44am, 23 Jun, 2020

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AI prediction models can make predictions based on very little evidence, but such models also risk replicating or even magnifying social biases, researchers say. Illustration: SCMP / Lau Ka-kuen
AI prediction models can make predictions based on very little evidence, but such models also risk replicating or even magnifying social biases, researchers say. Illustration: SCMP / Lau Ka-kuen
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