Embedded Episode #2: AI's Bias Problem: Mastercard's Rashida Richardson and the Fight for Equitable Systems
A practical roadmap for building ethical AI systems, from policy frameworks to actionable governance strategies
We just dropped the second episode of the Embedded podcast!
It’s been a year in the making for this Season One. Between a lot of travel, day jobs, and juggling, we managed to do this and greatly appreciate all our guests for their time and insights.
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In my latest conversation, I sat down with Rashida Richardson, Senior Counsel, Artificial Intelligence at MasterCard, who is a leading voice in law and technology policy. Our discussion delved into the critical intersection of AI systems and societal biases, particularly examining how racial and cultural prejudices can become embedded in artificial intelligence.
Richardson offered insights into concrete solutions, from policy frameworks to governance structures, that could address fundamental challenges in AI development. Drawing from her extensive experience, she shared practical guidance on implementing responsible AI practices that organizations can actually put into action.
Our conversation also explored the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI, with a particular focus on its civil rights implications.
Rashida Richardson
Professor Rashida Richardson is a law and technology policy expert who researches the social and civil rights implications of artificial intelligence and other data-driven technologies. She currently serves as senior counsel, artificial intelligence, at Mastercard. She has also previously served as attorney advisor to the chair of the Federal Trade Commission and senior policy advisor for data and democracy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Rashida has worked on AI research, policy, governance, and legal issues in academia, civil rights organizations, government, and industry. She also has extensive experience leading interdisciplinary teams and cross-sector collaborations.
Here are some of her publications:
Oral Histories of Surveillance
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