Civil rights lawyer turned AI ethics expert Richardson brings critical perspective to responsible AI policies
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Richardson has a background as a civil rights attorney before focusing on AI policy issues. She noticed a lack of critical perspectives in the AI field.
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Richardson is proud that AI policy is finally gaining more mainstream attention and recognition as an important issue.
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As a Black woman, Richardson relies on her diverse experience to navigate the mostly male-dominated AI industry.
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Two key issues Richardson highlights are understanding AI capabilities/limitations, and legal uncertainty regarding AI development.
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Richardson believes the best way to build AI responsibly is having clear principles and governance practices, though there is no consensus on what "responsible AI" means.