#142 Arjun Subramonian: The Intersection of AI, Diversity, and Ethics

This episode is sponsored by Celonis, the global leader in process mining. AI has landed and enterprises are adapting. To give customers slick experiences and teams the technology to deliver. The road is long, but you're closer than you think. Your business processes run through systems. Creating data at every step. Celonis recontrusts this data to generate Process Intelligence. A common business language. So AI knows how your business flows. Across every department, every system and every process. With AI solutions powered by Celonis enterprises get faster, more accurate insights. A new level of automation potential. And a step change in productivity, performance and customer satisfaction Process Intelligence is the missing piece in the AI Enabled tech stack. Go to https:/celonis.com/eyeonai to find out more. On episode #141 of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Arjun Subramonian, a PhD student hailing from UCLA, with a focus on AI fairness and ethics. Arjun's work encompasses the intricate intersections of machine learning, algorithmic fairness, social justice, and ethics, all while ensuring inclusivity and equity in the realm of technology. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the power of technology, exploring the potential biases in tech development. Arjun shares his personal journey from Silicon Valley to academia, shedding light on the challenges faced as a transgender researcher.  Arjun guides us through the ways technology can have a positive impact, from using neo-pronouns to fostering inclusive environments for the queer community. We also venture into the complexities of democratizing AI research, the risks of AI misuse, and the limitations of the scientific method. Our conversation wraps up by emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and equity in the global context, underlining the need for cross-globe communication in building a more inclusive, equitable technology landscape.   Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI   00:00 Preview and Celonis Ad 03:12 Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusion in AI 15:29 Decentralized Organizations 22:29 Pitfalls of AI and Academia 30:59 AI Evolution and Challenges of Inclusion 38:26 Intersectionality and Inclusivity in AI 45:20 Celonis

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