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Microsoft's New Responsible Tech Lead on How to Humanize High-Speed AI Development
Jenny Lay-Flurrie, head of Microsoft's Trusted Technology Group, says responsible tech is: How do we build it right? And how do we keep it that way?
TL;DR
- The tech industry faces a conflict between rapid development and the need for responsible technology frameworks.
- Microsoft's Trusted Technology Group, led by Jenny Lay-Flurrie, consolidates responsible tech efforts, including accessibility.
- The group addresses AI bias by incorporating diverse data, such as partnering with Be My Eyes to train models on blindness.
- Microsoft emphasizes human oversight and iteration in AI development, acknowledging that AI-generated code can lack accessibility.
- The company is committed to fairness, transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in AI, believing people should be accountable for AI outcomes.
- AI is seen as a tool that can level the playing field for marginalized workers, including the neurodiverse and disabled communities.