Kathi Vidal, the current director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and an engineer who worked with AI in its earliest stages, made an eye-catching remark during the recent Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit about the shortcomings of Tesla’s AI.
In an open discussion, Vidal revealed her encounter with the AI in her Tesla, implying a significant bias in the system that, in her opinion, was far from inclusive.
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“When I drive and I see a voluptuous woman walk across the street, Elon depicts her as a tall white man,” Vidal said, referring to how the Tesla’s AI seemingly categorizes all pedestrians in a narrow and, frankly, incorrect manner.
Vidal, who has a Tesla Model S Plaid and a Roadster on order, made it clear she’s willing to take action if this issue isn’t addressed. “Elon, if you’re listening, I’m going to withdraw my money if you don’t change that,” she added.
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Vidal’s comments reflect broader concerns about biases in AI systems. This remark is just one example of the increasing conversation about how artificial intelligence can unintentionally reinforce stereotypes or fail to accurately represent different groups of people. With Tesla being at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology, the biases in its AI systems are especially concerning because they could have real-world consequences.