CDT issues AI governance guidance on demographic data and bias assessment

The Center for Democracy and Technology has released an “AI governance in practice guide” for government and the private sector on the collection of demographic data for use in measuring “fairness and bias” in artificial intelligence systems, stating that historical misuse of such data -- to the harm of vulnerable communities -- underscores the need for guidelines.

“As governments and policymakers push for fairness in AI, a critical aspect is identifying and mitigating bias. Demographic data plays a pivotal role...