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Are we truly harnessing the full potential of AI, or are we missing critical elements that could set us back? Join me as I explore a topic often overlooked yet vital for the ethical advancement of technology: AI bias. On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I’m joined by Jennifer Mahoney, Demand Delivery Manager of Data Governance, Privacy, and Protection at Optiv Security, Inc., who brings a wealth of knowledge on this subject. Jennifer shares insights into the origins, manifestations, and impacts of AI bias, alongside strategies to mitigate its effects. She explains how biases in AI stem from human cognitive processes and societal stereotypes, influencing everything from facial recognition technologies to targeted advertising. We delve into various types of bias such as stereotyping, confirmation bias, and representation bias, examining the real-world repercussions that often remain unnoticed. Jennifer also discusses the necessity of secure AI governance and the challenges organizations face in operationalizin