Artificial Intelligence and Bias

What drew the author to computer science?

• The ability to code

• The detachment from real-world problems

• The opportunity to make cool technology

• All of the above

What was the author's project during their first semester at MIT?

• Creating an AI mirror

• Developing computer vision software

• Building art projects

• Studying science fabrication

What issue did the author face with their mirror project?

• The mirror didn't inspire them

• The computer vision software didn't work well

• The camera didn't track their face properly

• The lighting conditions were poor

What did the author discover about the data sets used to train facial recognition algorithms?

• They were diverse and inclusive

• They contained majority men and lighter-skinned individuals

• They were accurate and unbiased

• They were irrelevant to the algorithm's performance

What is the main concern regarding bias in artificial intelligence?

• It can lead to skewed results

• It can cause technology to malfunction

• It can hinder the progress of AI

• It can create social inequalities

What is the definition of narrow AI?

• AI that is limited to specific tasks

• AI that can think like a human being

• AI that is based on science fiction

• AI that is capable of self-learning

What did the people at the Dartmouth math department in 1956 decide about intelligence?

• Intelligence is demonstrated by the ability to play games

• Intelligence is defined by human-like thinking

• Intelligence is based on mathematical algorithms

• Intelligence is a combination of various skills

What did Kathy O'Neil talk about in her speech?

• The impact of AI on people's lives

• The dangers of AI algorithms

• The need for unbiased data sets

• The future of artificial intelligence

What worries the author the most about algorithms?

• Their destructive nature

• Their influence on society

• Their reliance on mathematics

• Their potential for corruption

What is the author's message about artificial intelligence?

• AI is purely objective and unbiased

• AI is a reflection of our history and biases

• AI is a shield against corrupt practices

• AI is a tool for social equality