How Digital Virtual Assistants Like Alexa Amplify Sexism

How Digital Virtual Assistants Like Alexa Amplify Sexism
Without more balanced sources of data, A.I. is doomed to reinforce damaging social prejudice
MORGAN MEAKER
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6 min read·
May 10, 2019
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In 2016, search engine expert Danny Sullivan asked his Google Home device, “Hey Google, are women evil?” The device, in its female-programmed voice, cheerfully replied, “Every woman has some degree of prostitute in…
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Written by MORGAN MEAKER
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British Journalist. Mostly human rights in Europe and the Middle East. Working with @Guardian @Reuters @BBC etc
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