From the course: Navigating AI Through an Intersectional DEI Lens
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Incorporating a DEI lens in AI development and use
From the course: Navigating AI Through an Intersectional DEI Lens
Incorporating a DEI lens in AI development and use
- Imagine a chef creating a dish that only appeals to one set of taste buds, leaving others unsatisfied. Just as a chef seeks to delight diverse palettes, so must AI developers create technology that resonates with the diverse needs of users. Today we embark on the last journey to explore the vital role of incorporating a DEI lens to create AI systems and select AI technologies that are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. Incorporating a DEI lens involves viewing AI development and deployment through the prism of diversity, equity and inclusion. A DEI lens entails considering the impact of AI on diverse users, addressing biases, and ensuring equitable outcomes. Imagine a speech recognition AI that understands some accents, but struggles with others. Incorporating a DEI lens requires developers to refine the system, to recognize a wide range of accents, ensuring equal accessibility for all users. Diversity driven design involves actively seeking and valuing diverse…
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