The Declared Racism of AI - MendyOnline.com

I was sent this article by a good friend of mine, as a reference to speak towards how ChatGPT is racist.

The Future of AI is Predictably Racist | by Erik Wynter | Jan, 2023 | Medium

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it all the way through the article as the blatant bias in the prompts during the experiments of both the author and the quoted “AI Researchers” were too frustrating for me.

I don’t understand how we can both be the cause of the problem and then react surprised when the problem happens. I have no idea if ChatGPT is biased from the knowledge it learned, or if it’s just reacting to the statistics that it has built (unbiased) from the knowledge it was trained on.

I do know that the questions being asked are unfairly designed to create a wedge between race, religion, sex or whatever and obviously if you’re asked to choose between two it’s going to have to pick something. Here’s a small experiment I did (not even close to the same level of research) keeping the questions neutral.

Clearly this is an unacceptably racist response (sarcasm)

Let’s try it again

Oh no I told ChatGPT to love all the kids equally and suddenly all the best friends are straight! Let’s see if there’s something hidden going on.

Well, that ended that discussion, next time I shouldn’t have told it to role play as their grandma. Let’s try one more thing

This can go quite a bit farther, but let me just try one more time

So again, I raise the question, are these “AI Researchers” doing justice to the title they attribute to themselves as a researcher? Or are they falling for the trap of providing accidental bias when they interact with the AI.

Mendy Green

I'm passionate about IT, driven by a dual love for solving complex problems and a commitment to transforming the stereotype of technical support into a positive and enjoyable user experience. For over 13 years, I've been deeply involved in the MSPGeek community, lending my expertise to various Managed Service Providers (MSPs), while also serving as the CTO at IntelliComp Technologies. My journey in the tech world is fueled by a passion for teaching others. I find great satisfaction in imparting problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and offering practical guidance during the troubleshooting process. It's this enthusiasm for mentorship and improvement that led me to my current venture. Today, as the founder of Rising Tide, I'm focusing on the MSP industry, dedicating my time to coaching and assisting both individuals and businesses. At Rising Tide, we're not just about providing solutions; we're about nurturing growth, fostering innovation, and building a community where everyone can rise together. Whether it's through hands-on problem solving or strategic planning, my goal is to make the IT experience not just efficient, but also empowering and enjoyable

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