Name: Why AI needs a "nutrition label"
Uploaded: 2024-06-13T14:54:20Z
Duration: 14 min 6 s
Description: What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition labels" to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms.

What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition labels" to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms.

Why AI needs a "nutrition label"

Artificial intelligence quietly shapes daily life, yet its inner workings remain hidden, much like a suspicious sandwich with secret ingredients. Without clear information about the data fueling these systems, entire groups can be harmed by AI's blind spots. The rise of massive, opaque datasets—one model was trained on eight trillion words—puts society at risk, especially as a handful of tech companies control the process. Adding 'nutrition labels' to AI data could help build trust and make algorithmic decisions far safer.

AI Needs Transparency As Much As Food Needs Labels

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