Biased AI is Already Deciding Your Future | Chioma Onyekpere | TEDxWinnipeg
What if your next job interview, medical treatment, or loan approval wasn’t decided by a human—but by an algorithm? And what if that algorithm was wrong?In this compelling TEDx talk, software engineer and predictive analytics specialist Chioma reveals the hidden biases baked into Artificial Intelligence systems that are already making high-stakes decisions in our lives. From hiring practices to healthcare, Chioma illustrates how unrepresentative data can have life-altering consequences—and what we can do to fix it.With real-world examples, including the tragic case of Brian Sinclair and Amazon’s flawed resume filter, Chioma challenges the myth of AI neutrality and calls on everyone—not just engineers—to be part of the solution. Because fairness in AI isn’t optional. It’s essential. Chioma Onyekpere is a senior software engineer, specializing in data privacy. Passionate about ethical AI, Chioma’s talk explores the pressing need to address bias in predictive models to ensure technology serves everyone fairly. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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