Biased AI is Not Just Bad for People, It’s Harmful for Businesses, Too

Author: Arthur Cole

Publisher: Venture Beat

Publication Year: 2021

Summary: The following article addresses social justice and ethical concerns regarding biased AI systems while also describing how biased AI systems can also be detrimental to businesses’ profitability. The author recognizes the inherent need for ethical AI applications but frames it in a way that would persuade business leaders. For example, he describes how even one instance of publicized biased AI systems can result in virality which can harm a business’s reputation. The article goes on to end with a description of the methods to extract insightful bias that can actually be beneficial.