BIAS RECOGNITION
NITI Aayog calls for policy and legal reforms to regulate use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in India
In a report, prepared by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy on behalf of the Aayog, it had proposed imposing liability and the extent of liability arising from any harms or damages caused by the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) system. Besides, the Aayog has suggested a need for an ethical committee to address issues pertaining to transparency, accountability, and biases emanating from the use of such systems in India.
Can we rid artificial intelligence of bias?
Artificial intelligence built on mountains of potentially biased information has created a real risk of automating discrimination, but is there any way to re-educate the machines? The huge models on which ChatGPT is built "can't reason about what is biased or what isn't so they can't do anything about it," cautioned Jayden Ziegler, head of product at Alembic Technologies.
Algorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows
Algorithms reflect and perpetuate biases in society, from racial and gender biases to wealth inequality. They expose bias blind spots and externalize biases, providing a corrective lens for individuals to improve decision-making and correct biases.
How snakes use their sense of smell to distinguish identity
Researchers have discovered that snakes, specifically garter snakes, can recognize themselves through scent, challenging previous notions about reptile cognition. Using a modified version of the mirror test, where snakes were presented with their own scent and that of others, the study revealed that garter snakes displayed self-recognition by showing interest in their own altered scent.
Need more women in AI for inclusive development of the technology
A diverse workforce is better tooled to identify and remove biases, while women also bring to the table a different mental toolkit
Biased bots? US lawmakers take on 'Wild West' of AI recruitment
Derek Mobley, a Black man with a finance degree, has filed a class action lawsuit against human resources platform Workday Inc, alleging that the platform's algorithm discriminates against Black, disabled, and older job applicants. The lawsuit is part of a larger battle to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US recruitment market.
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Biased bots? US lawmakers take on 'Wild West' of AI recruitment
The question of what "responsible AI" might look like goes to the heart of an increasingly robust push-back against the unrestricted use of automation in the US recruitment market.
For minorities, biased AI algorithms can damage almost every part of life
Our data is polluted by a set of myths from the age of "enlightenment", including biases that lead to discrimination based on gender and sexual identity.
Govt looking to replicate UPI’s success in other areas: IT minister; TCS accused of hiring bias in US
Vaishnaw told ET that the government was working with the National Digital Health Mission to roll out a UPI-like model, which would also be used for other areas such as logistics, agriculture and education. These would be developed and democratised so that they can be used by everyone, he added.
Google I/O 2022: New 10-shade skin tone scale launched, palette to test AI for bias
The company said its new Monk Skin Tone Scale replaces a flawed standard of six colours.
Google unveils new 10-shade skin tone scale to test AI for bias
The company said its new Monk Skin Tone Scale replaces a flawed standard of six colors known as the Fitzpatrick Skin Type, which had become popular in the tech industry to assess whether smartwatch heart-rate sensors, artificial intelligence systems including facial recognition and other offerings show color bias.
Can a machine learn morality?
Joseph Austerweil, a psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, tested the technology using a few simple scenarios. When he asked if he should kill one person to save another, the tech said he shouldn’t
Google searches for new measure of skin tones to curb bias in products
The controversy is part of a larger reckoning over racism and diversity in the tech industry, where the workforce is more white than in sectors like finance.
ICICI Lombard partners with Microsoft to automate audits of service calls
The deployment of Azure’s artificial tools has, among other things, allowed ICICI Lombard to improve the accuracy of its quality audits. According to Girish Nayak, ICICI Lombard’s chief technology officer, the use of cognitive intelligence technology will automate quality checks which will in turn make their service more efficient.
Google AI researcher's abrupt exit sparks ethics, bias concerns
The furor over Timnit Gebru's abrupt departure is the latest incident raising questions.
IBM drops facial recognition software amid racial profiling concerns
"IBM firmly opposes and will not condone uses of any technology, including facial recognition technology offered by other vendors, for mass surveillance, racial profiling, violations of basic human rights and freedoms, or any purpose which is not consistent with our values and Principles of Trust and Transparency," IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said.
Gender disparity a major hurdle in STEM jobs: Most women techies plan to switch careers
Around 28% women employees believe they aren't likely to become a technology leaders.
Facial Recognition: Let's face it, it's a big market & a big danger
The technology has opened up a massive surveillance market in India which still lacks a legal framework.
Need India-specific data to properly implement facial recognition tech: Infosys co-founder
As India plans to roll out a nationwide facial recognition system this year, Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan believes that the country must develop its own databases for efficient implementation.
Now, police use apps to catch a criminal
From using facial recognition to identify suspects to predicting crime, AI is new tool in the hands of police
ET Women's Forum: Gender imbalance in boardrooms isn't deliberate, India must wipe out unconscious biases
Getting more women on boards in India remains only a trickle-down effect.
Satya Nadella calls for building AI responsibly, especially in facial recognition tech
Microsoft is one of several companies playing a leading role in developing facial recognition tech.
We need to fix AI’s bias problem: Microsoft’s Harry Shum
Citing an example of AI bias, Shum said the search results for CEO as of today is “well dressed smiling men, largely white male”.
Five ways deal with a biased leader
“Think through the whole situation calmly and rationally. Be certain that the discrimination is not just because the ‘favourite’ is the best at the job,” says Sriram Vaidhyanathan, Bank-Bazaar.
Your biases can ruin your equities investment and how!
The disposition effect is the tendency of investors to sell winning stocks prematurely, despite the potential of these gains becoming much larger in future.
Blind audition helps remove gender bias in recruitment
The process involves masking information non-job specific elements related to candidates to help recruiters make unbiased choices.
Training programmes should be for men to avoid bias against women in startup industry
A “Women in Tech” movement began and identified “women” as the problem and proposed solutions to aid them in advancing their careers.
Five ways to keep bias out of diversity during an interview
“Develop policies that are flexible to address different needs without being discriminatory,” says Nirmala Menon, founder of Interweave Consulting.
Need to have balanced portfolio with bias towards smaller caps, power-related stocks: Punita Kumar Sinha
A lot of upside that we would expect from a stronger government is reflected in the valuations, says Punita Kumar Sinha of Pacific Paradigm Advisors.
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