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Artificial Intelligence and Bias in Health Care & Employment

Artificial Intelligence and Bias in Health Care & Employment

Artificial intelligence is pervasive in practically all aspects of our lives from our cellphones to our cars. Two key areas that do not get sufficient attention are how artificial intelligence is transforming access to health care and the workforce. This panel explores how artificial intelligence/keyword identifying tools could exacerbate health disparities, exclude Black candidates from positions and how you can avoid those land mines.

Lineup

  • Dr. Kimberly Ellison
    Business Owner, International Speaker and Author
  • Christopher Perkins
    Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company
  • Brenda Darden Wilkerson
    President and CEO of AnitaB.org
  • Kelsey Roger
    Chief Product & Technology Officer at Hello Alice