A new UN Women report says artificial intelligence systems can reproduce gender stereotypes present in the data used to train them. The report highlights that some AI models associate women with domestic roles while associating men with careers. It also notes that AI is increasingly involved in forms of online abuse, including the creation of non-consensual deepfake videos, which can be used to harass or harm women. The report further points to structural gaps in the AI sector, stating that women remain underrepresented in the AI workforce. That lack of representation can limit efforts to detect, evaluate, and correct bias in AI systems. Overall, the report describes how AI’s expanding use and influence could further entrench outdated prejudices by normalizing biased outputs and behaviours at scale.
UN report warns AI systems may reinforce gender stereotypes and enable online abuse
A new UN Women report says artificial intelligence systems can reproduce gender stereotypes present in the data used to train them. The report highlights that some AI models associate women with domes...
- A UN Women report finds AI models can repeat gender stereotypes from training data.
- Some AI systems associate women with domestic roles and men with careers.
- The report says AI is increasingly used for online abuse, including non-consensual deepfake videos.
- Women are underrepresented in the AI workforce, which can reduce bias detection and correction.
- The report warns AI’s broad adoption may reinforce existing societal prejudices.
Artificial intelligence models are repeating gender stereotypes found in their training data. These systems often link women with domestic roles and men with careers. AI is also increasingly used for online abuse and creating non-consensual deepfake videos. Women are underrepresented in the AI workforce, which hinders bias detection. This technology's pervasive influence risks reinforcing outdated societal prejudices.
2 hours agoArtificial intelligence models are repeating gender stereotypes found in their training data. These systems often link women with domestic roles and men with careers. AI is also increasingly used for online abuse and creating non-consensual deepfake videos. Women are underrepresented in the AI workforce, which hinders bias detection. This technology's pervasive influence risks reinforcing outdated societal prejudices.
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