MIT alumnus, Joy Buolamwini, who is a prominent AI researcher and activist, warns that giving technology companies complete control over creating rules for AI will promote a biased and harmful technology. Buolamwini is particularly concerned about the large foundation models that serve as the basis for many AI applications, as they often scrape copyrighted content and personal information without consent. She refers to the current practices of AI companies as an unethical “data colonialism.”

As an author, Buolamwini expects her own work to be used in AI models without permission and pledges to speak out against it. Additionally, she advocates for AI models that have a positive climate impact, and proposes the establishment of an audit culture and protocol for AI systems, ensuring rigorous testing and scrutiny before their real-world deployment. Buolamwini urges young people in technology both to speak out and to seek supportive communities to protect against corporate and institutional abuse.

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