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Erica Lee
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Erica Lee discusses her background in AI research and her experience at major tech companies including Apple, Zillow, and Upwork.
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I ended up getting into AI because everybody I talked to and lived with was working in it there were tons of marketing and billboards and Tech talks
I really fell in love with one of the six EPO or Technologies he mentioned which is AI so um I got really lucky to end up in the field
talking maybe is their approach to a more simple interface than reading a bunch of light visuals that might have interactions with like too much dust or there's too much background light
I think the most responsible thing is to increase the data set quantity and quality um so it's more inclusive and representative of the world that we live in
I want to change it from more of like a traditional Meetup and workshop Group which there's a lot of those educational groups and turn it more into a mentorship and like a media channel
FAQ
How did Erica Lee first get interested in artificial intelligence?
Erica developed an interest in AI after living in a Silicon Valley hacker house surrounded by tech founders and engineers, and after reading Ray Kurzweil's book The Singularity Is Near at a Barnes & Noble.
Why does Erica Lee think audio interaction is suitable for new AI wearables?
She explains that audio provides a simpler, more natural interface than reading light visuals, which can suffer from issues like background light or dust. Additionally, language models are currently advancing faster and with higher accuracy than computer vision technology.
How can bias in AI models be reduced according to Erica Lee?
Bias can be reduced by increasing the overall quantity and quality of data sets so they are more inclusive and representative of modern demographics. She also recommends rigorous stress testing and data governance before releasing AI products publicly.
What is the primary mission of Erica Lee's nonprofit, Women of AI?
The mission of Women of AI is to offer mentorship and act as a media channel highlighting women in AI careers. Ultimately, she hopes to help normalize women's representation in the industry to the point where such advocacy is no longer needed.
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