AI biases "are harder to hide" than human biases, says Wharton's Kartik Hosanagar
Episode Description
In November 2024, as part of the Wharton School's "Policies That Work" series, Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar shared these thoughts on why AI biases are concerning, but to a lesser extent than human biases.
This video is edited from his discussion with two other Wharton professors and AI experts, "AI, Technology, and the Role of Regulation: How to Regulate for Responsible Innovation."
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Brief Summary
AI biases are concerning due to their scale but can be corrected more easily than human biases.
Key points
- Human vs AI Biases. Human decision makers can hide their biases, while AI biases are more transparent.
- The Scale of AI Biases. AI biases can affect millions, unlike human biases which impact fewer lives.
