{"id":2539047,"date":"2023-04-27T09:51:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T13:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/a-computer-scientists-exploration-of-the-inner-workings-of-ais-black-boxes\/"},"modified":"2023-04-27T09:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T13:51:57","slug":"a-computer-scientists-exploration-of-the-inner-workings-of-ais-black-boxes","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/a-computer-scientists-exploration-of-the-inner-workings-of-ais-black-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Computer Scientist’s Exploration of the Inner Workings of AI’s Black Boxes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars, AI is everywhere. However, the inner workings of AI’s black boxes are often a mystery to us. As a computer scientist, I have been exploring the inner workings of AI’s black boxes to understand how they work and how they can be improved.<\/p>\n

AI’s black boxes refer to the algorithms and models that are used to make decisions in AI systems. These algorithms and models are often complex and difficult to understand, even for experts in the field. This lack of transparency has led to concerns about the fairness and accountability of AI systems.<\/p>\n

To explore the inner workings of AI’s black boxes, I have been using a technique called explainable AI (XAI). XAI is a set of techniques and tools that allow us to understand how AI systems make decisions. XAI can help us identify biases in AI systems and improve their accuracy and fairness.<\/p>\n

One of the techniques I have been using is called LIME (Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations). LIME is a tool that can help us understand how an AI system makes decisions by creating a simplified model that approximates the original model. This simplified model can then be used to explain how the AI system arrived at its decision.<\/p>\n

For example, let’s say we have an AI system that is used to predict whether a loan application should be approved or rejected. The original model used by the AI system may be complex and difficult to understand. However, by using LIME, we can create a simplified model that approximates the original model. This simplified model can then be used to explain how the AI system arrived at its decision.<\/p>\n

Another technique I have been using is called SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations). SHAP is a tool that can help us identify which features or variables are most important in an AI system’s decision-making process. This can help us identify biases in the AI system and improve its accuracy and fairness.<\/p>\n

For example, let’s say we have an AI system that is used to predict whether a job applicant should be hired or not. The AI system may be biased against certain groups of people, such as women or minorities. By using SHAP, we can identify which features or variables are most important in the AI system’s decision-making process. If we find that the AI system is biased against certain groups of people, we can take steps to correct this bias and improve the accuracy and fairness of the AI system.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, as a computer scientist, I have been exploring the inner workings of AI’s black boxes to understand how they work and how they can be improved. By using techniques like explainable AI (XAI), we can gain a better understanding of how AI systems make decisions and identify biases in these systems. This can help us improve the accuracy and fairness of AI systems and ensure that they are used in a responsible and ethical manner.<\/p>\n