Tech companies are under renewed scrutiny regarding their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, particularly in AI development. Subpoenas targeting major firms have shifted the conversation from addressing algorithmic bias to questioning 'woke AI' initiatives. The U.S. Commerce Department has redirected researchers' focus away from AI fairness towards reducing ideological biases. Experts, including Harvard sociologist Ellis Monk, warned that historical biases in AI products persist, particularly in computer vision technologies, affecting the representation of marginalized communities. This shift reflects how political dynamics can rapidly reshape the tech landscape.
"In the latest shift in Washington's priorities, tech companies face scrutiny over their diversity efforts in AI, with a focus on reducing ideological bias instead of advancing equity."
"Harvard sociologist Ellis Monk highlighted that AI's current challenges echo historical biases, notably in computer vision, impacting representation of Black and brown individuals."
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