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Harmful Bias

Systematic AI errors creating unfair or discriminatory outcomes.

Definition

Systemic prejudices or unfairness embedded in or resulting from AI systems that can lead to discriminatory outcomes.

California Executive Order N-5-26 — Responsible Procurement and Deployment of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Related Terms

Bias / encoded prejudice

Deviations in AI outputs harming certain groups....

Biased output

Unjustified adverse differential impacts on protected groups....

Unlawful Discrimination or Disparate Impact

AI outcomes causing unjustified differential treatment or adverse effects based on protected characteristics....

Algorithmic fairness

Ensuring AI does not discriminate and promotes equity....

Ethical AI

AI designed to respect privacy, fairness, accountability and safety....

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