"Stereotyped assumptions about women's ages and their perceived job suitability are enhanced by Internet imagery, according to new research. A study of hundreds of thousands of online images shows that women appear younger than men. This stereotype extends to the jobs that people perceive women do, with men being associated with roles such as CEO or head of research, while women were linked to occupations like cook or nurse."
"The research shows that these biases have been embedded into the training data for AI models and could affect future hiring. The researchers caution that society is at risk of creating a 'self-fulfilling prophecy' where these stereotypes shape the real world. 13:24 Research Highlights A very hungry planet - plus, how climate change is leading to larger trees in the Amazon."
Stereotyped assumptions about women's ages and job suitability are enhanced by Internet imagery. A study of hundreds of thousands of online images finds women appear younger than men. The stereotype extends to perceived occupations, associating men with roles such as CEO or head of research and women with occupations such as cook or nurse. These biases are embedded into training data for AI models and could shape future hiring decisions. Society is at risk of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy in which imagery-driven stereotypes influence real-world opportunities. Additional segments summarize climate-driven changes in Amazon trees, favourite exoplanets and Nobel prize winners.
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