- Artificial intelligence tools are growing fast.
- In April, ChatGPT had a billion weekly users.
- Researchers at the University of Texas study bias.
- They looked at 363 algorithms.
- Some algorithms treat opinions as facts.
- In Arkansas automation cut help for disabled people.
- Three things increase bias: no ground truth.
- Design by one group can cause bias.
- Developers must open systems and add detail.
- The study appears in MIS Quarterly.
- The report comes from UT Austin.
Difficult words
- artificial intelligence — Computer systems that can perform smart tasks
- algorithm — A set of steps for a computeralgorithms
- bias — An unfair or wrong idea in data
- researcher — A person who studies and finds informationResearchers
- automation — Use of machines or software to do work
- disabled — A person who has a physical or mental difficulty
- ground truth — The real facts or correct information
- developer — A person who makes software or systemsDevelopers
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Discussion questions
- Have you used ChatGPT?
- Do you use artificial intelligence tools on your phone or computer?
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