Exclusive: GLAAD's CEO says AI bias puts LGBTQ+ people at risk
Summary
GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis said that artificial intelligence (AI) is often trained using biased information. This can cause AI to spread harmful stereotypes and misinformation about LGBTQ+ people, especially affecting transgender and non-binary individuals.Key Facts
- AI systems learn from large amounts of data, which can include biased or incorrect information.
- Biased AI can reinforce negative stereotypes about LGBTQ+ communities.
- Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about this issue at the Axios AI+ NY summit.
- The bias in AI affects mainly transgender and non-binary people but impacts the entire LGBTQ+ community.
- Ellis warned that companies need to train AI responsibly to prevent harm beyond just online spaces.
- The spread of harmful AI content can lead to real-world violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.
- GLAAD has called out social media companies for allowing harmful content that targets LGBTQ+ people.
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