AI Ethics and Data Privacy

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What is a notable risk associated with data extraction for AI systems as highlighted in the chapter?

Data extraction is regulated by government policies.

Data is always extracted with full consent.

Data extraction lacks consideration for ethical concerns. (correct)

Data extraction enhances individual privacy.

How does the role of images like mug shots change when used in AI training datasets?

They become more personal and identify individuals.

They retain their original context for analysis.

They become raw data stripped of their social significance. (correct)

They are used exclusively for law enforcement purposes.

What is a significant consequence of treating individuals as mere data points in AI systems?

Recognition of the individuals' rights and histories.

Improvement of personal data protection measures.

Enhancement of AI algorithms without bias.

Perpetuation of inequality and discrimination. (correct)

What does Crawford imply about the normalization of data extraction in the tech industry?

It leads to a disregard for personal rights. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of AI training datasets does the chapter critique most prominently?

They prioritize technical performance over ethical implications. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures the theme of dehumanization in AI systems?

Data serves as a resource devoid of the humanity of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What transformation does Crawford describe in the meaning of images used in AI systems?

They become part of a larger algorithmic framework. Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential harm mentioned regarding biased datasets in AI?

They worsen existing inequalities and biases. Signup and view all the answers

What historical practice is mentioned in relation to the use of mug shots in AI facial recognition algorithms?

Eugenics Signup and view all the answers

What does Crawford suggest is the primary guiding principle for collecting data in AI?

More data is better Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant concern regarding the data collection processes used in AI systems?

Ethical oversight is often minimal. Signup and view all the answers

How is data described in the context of its commodification?

As a valuable resource like oil Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of the commodification of data according to Crawford?

It perpetuates inequality among tech companies. Signup and view all the answers

What example is given of datasets used in AI systems that may be collected without consent?

FERET Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of how universities and tech companies handle ethical oversight in AI research?

They often bypass ethical review processes. Signup and view all the answers

What impacts do marginalized groups face concerning data collection practices in AI?

They are disproportionately impacted by data extraction. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Extraction and Exploitation

Data used in AI systems is often extracted without consent or context
The NIST Special Database 32 contains mug shots of individuals for training AI systems, often without their consent
This data dehumanizes the individuals because they are reduced to data points,
Data extraction is common practice within the tech industry, with access to public information seen as a resource

The Shift from Image to Infrastructure

The meaning of images used in AI systems changes; mug shots are no longer solely for identification but are used as the technical foundation for training AI to recognize faces
This shift moves the focus from specific individuals to the underlying data used for technological advancement

Dehumanization through AI Training Datasets

Individuals captured in datasets are stripped of their humanity and treated as technical resources
The use of biased and incomplete datasets perpetuates inequality and discrimination, as evidenced by the use of mug shots in facial recognition algorithms
The use of these datasets for AI training focuses on technical performance rather than the potential harm to individuals

Training Data: "There's No Data Like More Data"

Large-scale data collection is essential for training AI systems, as companies like Google and Facebook collect massive amounts of user data
This practice fuels a growing demand for data, with the belief that "more data is better" for AI accuracy
While this data is used to improve AI performance, the bias and flaws in the data often go unaddressed

Many datasets used in AI systems were scraped from the internet without individual consent, such as those in FERET or ImageNet
Ethical oversight in AI research is minimal, with universities and tech companies often bypassing ethical review processes
This raises concerns about privacy and the ethical implications of using people's data without their consent

Data as Capital and Resource

Data has been commodified and treated as a valuable resource, similar to natural resources like oil
This "data as oil" metaphor reflects the exploitative nature of data collection, focused on accumulation rather than ethical use
This commodification of data perpetuates inequality, as tech giants with access to massive datasets gain power and control over AI development
Marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by surveillance and the extraction of their data

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Explore the ethical implications of data extraction in AI systems, focusing on the use of personal images without consent. This quiz delves into the dehumanization caused by biased training datasets and the shift in how we perceive data in technological contexts.