Seeking Ethical Artificial Intelligence at Morgan State

The Potential for Discrimination in AI Systems

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to make important decisions that can have a significant impact on people’s lives. Whether it’s college admissions, mortgage loan applications, job interviews, or parole decisions, AI systems are now playing a major role in these processes. However, there is a growing concern that these systems can amplify existing biases and perpetuate discrimination. Researchers at Morgan State University have identified the potential for racial, gender, and other forms of bias to be magnified by AI systems. Gabriella Waters, the director of the Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS) at Morgan State, warns that if biases are embedded in these systems, they can lead to significant and widespread discrimination. Waters emphasizes that it is the responsibility of developers and researchers to ensure that AI systems do not introduce or perpetuate bias.