AI’s Voice Gender Bias: Sexy and Subservient Stereotypes Persist
Why are our AI assistants still stuck in the 1950s?
AI voices are perpetuating outdated gender stereotypes, despite technological advancements. OpenAI's ChatGPT, with its husky-voiced assistant Sky, echoes the compliant, empathetic female archetype popularized by Hollywood.
This isn’t just about aesthetics; it's about re-encoding biases in our everyday tech. The dilemma is stark: as we push for more naturalistic AI, are we reinforcing harmful stereotypes?
The real challenge is designing AI that doesn't just sound like a reassuring friend but genuinely respects and reflects diverse identities and roles. Can we embrace responsible synthetic futures that break free from these limiting molds?
Read the full article on New York Times.
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