The ‘bias machine’: how Google tells you what you want to hear

The ‘bias machine’: how Google tells you what you want to hear

Serenity Strull/ BBC (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC) “We’re at the mercy of Google.” Undecided voters in the US who turn to Google may see dramatically different views of the world – even when they’re asking the exact same question. Type in “Is… Article Source https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241031-how-google-tells-you-what-you-want-to-hear

Google Maps may not provide picturesque routes due to potential bias

Google Maps may not provide picturesque routes due to potential bias

A former Google Maps employee recently claimed in a now-deleted post that the app does not offer a scenic route option due to concerns about directing users through high-income areas, potentially leading to a bias. Google responded, stating that the individual was not a decision-maker and that they have launched features like Immersive view for … Read more

At VMware Explore, experts debate questions around AI bias and the future of data privacy – SiliconANGLE

At VMware Explore, experts debate questions around AI bias and the future of data privacy – SiliconANGLE

At the VMware Explore conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the focus was on what artificial intelligence can do. Today, the company turned its attention to what AI should do. Interest in the ethics of artificial intelligence is rising with the technology’s increased adoption, thanks to rapid growth in generative tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. … Read more