What Social Impact Practitioners Are Missing About Artificial Intelligence

Author Anil Patel
The Unintended Consequences of AI Blind Spots Can Be Ominous

Why It Matters

AI systems have massive potential, but issues of bias loom. Massive data sets, when put through various filters and systems, can lead to great harm. Impact-focused leaders must understand what this means and how to spot them.

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