The lack of diversity in AI development has led to issues such as AI that cannot detect Black skin and chatbots that cannot distinguish between cultural specifics. OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, has been criticized for the lack of diversity on its board. Experts suggest that AI could work better for more cultures with better sourcing and more inclusive data collection. Meanwhile, Black and brown builders are developing their own AI tools to ensure diversity in the next wave of AI.
Key takeaways:
- Creative ad agency McKinney developed a quiz game called “Are You Blacker than ChatGPT?” to highlight AI bias, particularly in understanding Black culture.
- The game's creators point out that ChatGPT's blind spots seem to stem from the fact that many Black cultural elements are not documented online but are passed down orally or in-person, leading to the AI missing many nuances.
- OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, has faced criticism for the lack of diversity on its board and the AI's inability to learn from the quiz.
- Black and brown builders in the AI space are taking steps to ensure more diversity, such as Gerald Carter's work with companies to source more inclusive data and the creation of AI alternatives like ChatBlackGPT and Spark Plug.