Study Finds Generative AI Tools Can Exhibit Racial and Gender Biases in Hiring Practices
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Generative AI tools like ChatGPT can exhibit racial and gender biases when ranking job candidates, favoring certain demographics over others.
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These biases reflect historical inequalities and disparities in the training data, which the AI models inherit.
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An MIT student found an image generator tool turned her Asian face into a Caucasian woman's face, showing inconsistent standards.
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Using generative AI for automated hiring brings risks of bias, as the tools often lack transparency and accountability.
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Studies show facial recognition tech also has racial bias, with lower accuracy rates for dark-skinned individuals.