Week 1: Bias and Fairness in AI Systems

AI Ethics Weekly [Week 1 of 12]

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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives, powering everything from search engines to smart assistants and financial decision-making tools. While AI holds the promise of unprecedented innovation, it also presents new ethical challenges—chief among them, bias and fairness in AI systems.

As we move towards more AI projects, understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for building responsible and equitable AI products.

Let’s dig deeper into what bias in AI looks like, why fairness matters, and how we can ensure fairness in their AI systems, backed by real-world data and case studies.

Understanding Bias in AI

Bias in AI arises when an algorithm produces results that systematically favor or disadvantage certain groups of people. This bias typically stems from biased data, flawed model designs, or subjective decision-making processes in the development lifecycle.

Types of Bias in AI