Addressing Bias in AI To Build Trust in Technology | RegulatingAI Podcast Ft. Dr. Rashawn Ray

Описание: In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rashawn Ray, Vice President at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Executive Director of AIR Equity Initiative, Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland and Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution. Dr. Ray’s innovative work lies at the powerful intersection of policing, technology and social equity, where he explores how AI can be designed and implemented to enhance fairness, reduce inequality and ultimately be a force for positive change in both local communities and the broader world.

About Regulating AI:
RegulatingAI is a dedicated non-profit organization designed for experts, mentors, and users of artificial intelligence (AI) with a keen interest in exploring the intersection of AI and regulation. We aim to unite individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, fostering collaboration to collectively advance the understanding and implementation of AI regulations.

Key Takeaways:
00:00 - 00:13 Episode Recap
00:14 Introduction
02:02 Regulating AI without stifling innovation is crucial.
07:06 How virtual reality enhances police training by addressing implicit bias.
12:22 The impact of diverse teams on equitable AI development.
19:36 Overcoming challenges in implementing VR training in smaller law enforcement agencies.
25:50 Tech companies collaborating on socially impactful AI projects is vital.
31:55 Community involvement is critical in shaping AI and VR technologies.
36:21 The role of DEI initiatives in improving AI’s fairness and effectiveness.
42:09 The future of AI legislation and its potential to democratize technology.

Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Rashawn Ray -   / sociologistray  
AIR | Website - https://www.air.org/
AIR Equity Initiative | LinkedIn
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AIR Equity Initiative | Website
https://www.air.org/air-equity-initia...
Lab for Applied Social Science Research
https://socy.umd.edu/centers/lab-appl...
Brookings Institution - https://www.brookings.edu
Dr. Rashawn Ray - AIR - https://www.air.org/experts/person/ra...
Dr. Rashan Ray’s | Website - https://www.rashawnray.com/
“Extracting Protest Events from Newspaper Articles with ChatGPT” (working paper)
https://uncmap.org/publication/chat-wp/
“5 questions policymakers should ask about facial recognition, law enforcement and algorithmic bias”
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/5-...
“Examining equity in transportation safety enforcement” - https://www.brookings.edu/articles/ex...

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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