Resources
Support your learning through our searchable research library and discover valuable resources about many topics in artificial intelligence and data analytics, such as AI ethics, bias and data tools.
Select the We Count at Large tag to view a selection of speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members. Many of these resources showcase the efforts of IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in AI and inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field.
How Overconfidence in Initial Choices and Underconfidence Under Criticism Modulate Change of Mind in Large Language Models
- Expert
This study examines how LLMs can appear steadfastly overconfident in their initial answers whilst at the same time being prone to excessive doubt when challenged.
How People with Disabilities Are Using AI to Improve Their Lives
- Intermediate
A look at how some technologies are tackling disability and the difficulties with creating truly diverse data sets.
How Power-Hungry AI Could Help Fuel Growth in Alternative Energy
- Intermediate
AI growth could mean a massive spike in fossil fuel-related emissions but growing demand for energy to power AI is also fuelling development of alternative forms of energy.
How Regulators Can Get Facial Recognition Technology Right
- Intermediate
An article that describes actionable steps that regulators at the federal, state or local level (or private actors who deploy or use FRT) can take in order to build an evaluative framework that ensures that facial recognition algorithms are not misused.
How to Comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation
How to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities in information and communications, employment, public transportation, and the design of public spaces.
How to Design AI That Eliminates Disability Bias
- Beginner
An article that highlights examples of AI-related bias against people with disabilities.
How to Find and Root Out Unconscious Bias
- Intermediate
While many organizations are cracking down on overt bias and prejudice, this article looks at how unconscious bias and its ability to leak into data and the AI algorithms that use it is often overlooked.
How to Force Our Machines to Play Fair
- Intermediate
Computer scientist Cynthia Dwork takes abstract concepts like privacy and fairness and adapts them into machine code for the algorithmic age in this Q&A.
How to Help Employees with Disabilities Thrive
- Intermediate
How can workplaces be more inclusive to people with disabilities? In this TED Talk, representation advocate Tiffany Yu shares three ways that employers can change and tap into every worker's skills and abilities.
How to Help People Understand AI
- Beginner
Learn more about the misconceptions around AI and its use in this article by author Kathryn Hulick.