Understanding the Impact of Name-Based Bias in AI Systems
The Origins of Name-Based Bias Language, culture, and power dynamics have been shaping our perceptions and biases towards certain names and demographics for centuries. These societal factors influence how we think about and interact with names, often unconsciously perpetuating harmful stereotypes and biases. In AI systems, these biases can manifest in various ways, from language processing to facial recognition. In language processing algorithms, bias is introduced through the selection of training data, which reflects the linguistic patterns and preferences of those who create it....