Creating an Ethical AI Roadmap: A Regional Strategy

The Problem of Bias: How Machines Reflect and Amplify Human Biases

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize our world, bringing about improvements in productivity, creativity, and well-being. However, we must also acknowledge that machines can perpetuate biases inherent in their creators and data sources. A recent study found that AI systems developed by IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon were highly accurate in identifying light-skinned men but struggled with darker-skinned women, resulting in a significant error rate. This highlights the fact that biases can seep into AI algorithms and have real-world consequences. Without addressing this issue, AI has the potential to negatively impact underrepresented communities and communities of color.