Timnit Gebru Earns Coveted ‘Alternative Nobel’ Award
Ethiopian-born AI ethicist Timnit Gebru has been awarded the prestigious Swedish Right Livelihood Award for her ground-breaking work on biases in artificial intelligence. The accolade, often referred to as the “alternative Nobel,” celebrates individuals who strive for social and ecological justice.
Gebru, a prominent voice in AI ethics, expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting the importance of addressing bias in technology. The award aims to shed light on crucial issues affecting marginalised communities.
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