Output bias risk for AI
Description
Generated content might unfairly represent certain groups or individuals.
Why is output bias a concern for foundation models?
Bias can harm users of the AI models and magnify existing discriminatory behaviors. Business entities might face reputational harms, disruption to operations, and other consequences.
Biased Generated Images
Lensa AI is a mobile app with generative features that are trained on Stable Diffusion that can generate “Magic Avatars” based on images that users upload of themselves. According to the source report, some users discovered that generated avatars are sexualized and racialized.
Parent topic: AI risk atlas
We provide examples covered by the press to help explain many of the foundation models' risks. Many of these events covered by the press are either still evolving or have been resolved, and referencing them can help the reader understand the potential risks and work towards mitigations. Highlighting these examples are for illustrative purposes only.