Usage of Machine (& Deep) Learning models to predict outcomes and decisions is becoming more pervasive in our society. At the same time the number of documented cases of biased predictions is also growing. Laurence explores why all models are inherently biased and the actions that can be taken to minimize bias in models.

1. Is AI sexist?
Laurence Schuurman
Young ICT Lady of the Year

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Quick refresh of Machine Learning
Source: https://machinelearningmastery.com/introduction-machine-learning-scikit-learn/

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Correlation does not imply causation
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-deep-learning-explained-simply-fabio-ciucci/

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Unconscious bias

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Unconscious bias

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Stirred results
Source: https://xkcd.com/1838/

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Stirred results
Outdoor activities tend to be
associated with men
The word spoon tend to be
associated with women
Outdoor activities including the
same ratio of males or females
Kitchen settings including the same
ratio of males or females

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What’s next?
• https://www.joonko.co/ or similar companies for a diversity & inclusion
strategy
• Enhance and encourage diverse teams around you
• AI based tools like https://www.untapt.com/ or https://www.headstart.io/ for a
more diverse recruitment
• Know yourself and your own biases, then take it into account
• Challenge the unconsicous bias in the data