As long as the field of data science remains predominantly male and white, it will be difficult to have inclusive advancements in artificial intelligence. When data scientists do not bring diverse perspectives to their work, the science and technology they produce suffers.
Author: Maya Rios
Maya Rios is a third-year data science major at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College. She is currently conducting research and writing an undergraduate thesis on the internal and external factors contributing to the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields.