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artificial-intelligence3 years ago•1 min saved

OpenAI's DALL-E 3: Empowering Artists with Opt-Out Training and Image Generation

OpenAI has introduced DALL-E 3, an upgraded version of its text-to-image tool that incorporates ChatGPT to assist users in crafting prompts for generating images. Subscribers to OpenAI's premium ChatGPT plans can now interact with the chatbot to refine their requests and receive image results directly within the chat app. DALL-E 3 generates higher-quality images, handles complex prompts better, and incorporates mechanisms to reduce algorithmic bias and improve safety. Additionally, artists can now opt out of having their artwork used to train future OpenAI text-to-image models. The release of DALL-E 3 comes amidst increasing competition in the generative AI space, with OpenAI planning to roll out the tool to premium ChatGPT users in October.

via TechCrunch|

#algorithmic-bias #artificial-intelligence #chatgpt

technology3 years ago•5 min saved

"NYC Implements Groundbreaking Anti-Bias Law for AI Hiring Algorithms"

New York City has begun enforcing a groundbreaking law that requires employers using algorithms for recruitment, hiring, or promotion to undergo an independent audit and disclose the results publicly. The law aims to address algorithmic bias by making companies reveal the algorithms they use, along with the average scores candidates of different races, ethnicities, and genders are likely to receive. Noncompliance can result in penalties, and the law applies to anyone performing or applying for a job in the city. While some believe the law doesn't go far enough, the industry is also working on self-regulation efforts. The success of this law may influence similar legislation in other jurisdictions.

via TechCrunch|

#algorithmic-bias #anti-bias-law #hiring-algorithms

technology3 years ago•12 min saved

Human rights groups accuse Facebook algorithm of promoting gender bias in job ads.

Facebook-parent Meta is facing four new complaints from human rights groups in Europe alleging that the algorithm it uses to target users with companies' job advertisements is discriminatory, years after the company first pledged to crack down on the issue in other regions. The allegations are based on research by international nonprofit Global Witness that it says shows Facebook's ad platform often targets users with job postings based on historical gender stereotypes. The European complaints also mirror a complaint filed with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in December by women's trucking organization Real Women in Trucking, alleging that Facebook discriminates based on age and gender when deciding which users to show job ads to.

via CNN|

#algorithmic-bias #facebook #gender-discrimination