I am an AI researcher, and I’m worried about some of the societal impacts that we’re already seeing. In particular, these 5 things scare me about AI: 1. Algorithms are often implemented without ways to address mistakes. 2. AI makes it easier to not feel responsible. 3. AI encodes & magnifies bias. 4. Optimizing metrics above all else leads to negative outcomes. 5. There is no accountability for big tech companies.
Oxford-based visual data management start-up, Zegami, has just launched a new tool for employers that will enable them to predict which employees are most likely to resign from their jobs.