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Equity and Responsibility

Stories about the importance of innovating responsibly by ensuring ethical standards are applied during the design, development and use of data-driven technologies.

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Becky GraebeJuly 7, 2023 0

SAS supports veterans by hosting PACT Act discussion

SAS takes its pledge to support US veterans and military families to heart. So, when the 2022 the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for those exposed to toxic substances, a collective team at SAS pulled together to help inform the community. Expanding Care for Our

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Government

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Vrushali SawantJune 23, 2023 1

Inclusivity: A guiding principle for responsible innovation

AI – just like humans – can carry biases. Unchecked bias can perpetuate power imbalances and marginalize vulnerable communities. Recognizing the potential for bias is one of the first steps toward responsible innovation. Doing so allows users to include diverse needs and perspectives in building inclusive and robust products. Through

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Analytics

Kristi BoydMay 31, 2023 2

Understanding the role of privacy and security in responsible innovation

As organizations embrace AI, they often handle large volumes of data that power AI systems. Handling data appropriately includes implementing adequate privacy policies and security measures to protect it. Doing so prevents accidental exposure and ensures ethical data use. AI technology often uses sensitive data for creating, training and utilizing models.

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Artificial Intelligence | Equity and Responsibility

Reggie TownsendMay 25, 2023 0

Fostering AI common sense: The need for critical thinking and healthy skepticism

As AI rapidly advances over the next several years, I’ve been fortunate to have an active role in helping to guide a responsible path forward when it comes to technology’s impact on our daily lives. Currently, this role includes serving as Vice President for the SAS Data Ethics Practice, as an

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Analytics | Data Culture and Fluency | Data for Good

Cindy TurnerMay 23, 2023 4

How passion and purpose power business change

Unleash innovation with diverse viewpoints, creative thinking and personal passions.

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Analytics

Joe NyangonMay 16, 2023 0

Rethinking grid modernization: 5 keys to tackling climate change

A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the pressing need for prompt and resolute action across industries to tackle climate change. The report emphasizes the importance of prioritizing equity, social justice, inclusion and just transition processes to enable ambitious climate mitigation actions and climate-resilient development.

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Data Management

Reggie TownsendApril 27, 2023 0

Data quality: The foundation for trustworthy AI

I see the term resilience in a lot of business literature these days. Intuitively, it makes sense. After a pandemic, global supply chain disruptions and resulting economic fragility, executives understandably consider adaptability, durability and how best to operate with a strength of character – all attributes that define resilience. Many

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsApril 3, 2023 0

Exploring the interplay of technology and society

If you’ve ever contemplated AI's messy reality and political nature, the interplay of technology with society and the impact of AI on democracy, we have a conversation for you. As AI rapidly expands, it has sparked numerous discussions and debates. One theory is that AI is inherently political. This viewpoint

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Analytics

Vrushali SawantMarch 30, 2023 0

The ethics of responsible innovation: Why transparency is key

In today's world, data-driven systems make significant decisions across industries. While these systems can bring many benefits, they can also foster distrust by obscuring how decisions are made. Therefore, transparency within data driven systems is critical to responsible innovation. Transparency requires clear, explainable communication. Since transparency helps people understand how

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Equity and Responsibility | Innovation

Kristi BoydMarch 3, 2023 1

Generative AI: Benefits, risks and a framework for responsible innovation

Generative AI (GenAI) is a category of AI that can create new content, including video, audio, images and text. GenAI has the potential to change the way we approach content creation. It’s gotten much attention lately. Take ChatGPT for example. The AI chatbot has captivated the public’s imagination with clever

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