How Do We Solve AI's Diversity Problem (Vol 1124)

By Boston Globe Summit 2023 Annual Conference

Oct 26, 2023

The video is from the Globe Summit, an annual conference that focuses on innovation and change.

The session is titled "How Do We Solve AI’s Diversity Problem?"

The 10 Highlights of the Session

The host of the session is Shirley Leung, a business columnist at the Boston Globe and host of the podcast "Say More with Globe Opinion."
The panelists include Dr. Marzia Gasimi (MIT professor in electrical engineering and computer science), Melissa James (founder and CEO of Tech Connection), and Ramon Chaudry Rahman (former director at Twitter, now a responsible AI fellow at Harvard).
The discussion starts with the acknowledgment that AI already has a diversity and inclusion problem.
Dr. Marzia Gasimi explains that AI systems learn from data and often mimic societal biases, leading to problems in AI.
Ramon Chaudry Rahman discusses her work at Twitter, where her team identified and mitigated algorithmic biases in the platform.
The conversation shifts to the importance of intentionally addressing bias in AI and the need for diverse perspectives in tech companies.
Melissa James emphasizes the importance of understanding candidates beyond their skills and focusing on their personalities and abilities.
The discussion touches on the pipeline problem, where underrepresented groups are discouraged from pursuing tech careers from an early age.
The panelists explore ways to create more diverse workforces and the importance of equal access to opportunities in tech.
The audience's questions raise issues of regulating AI, external auditing of AI models, and the potential for personalized career plans and recommendations in the future.

"Achieving diversity in AI isn't a future problem; it's happening now."

— Boston Globe Summit Event

The Boston Globe has a dedicated page for the summit, which includes articles and videos about the event: Globe Summit - The Boston Globe

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