Can AI be biased? In this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed, Dr. JR and Casey Brightman unpack how algorithms inherit human flaws—and what we’re doing to fix them. From hiring tools to healthcare, it’s not just about tech—it’s about justice.
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Episode Title:AI Takes Gold: Bots Ace Math & Befriend Teens – What’s Next for Intelligent Machines? ( July 29, 2025 )
Host: Dr. JR
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Welcome to AI in 5, your quick dose of the latest in Artificial Intelligence! This week, Dr. JR unpacks two major AI developments: algorithms acing math competitions and the surprising rise of AI companions among teenagers. We also hit on big news from OpenAI & Oracle and the ongoing push for ethical AI.
Featured Stories:
- AI Gold Medalists at the Math Olympiad: We discuss how OpenAI and Google DeepMind’s AI models achieved gold medal-level performance at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). This showcases AI’s leaps in complex reasoning and abstract problem-solving, making us wonder if AI tutors are the future! (TechPowerUp, 2025; The Neuron, 2025). As AI researcher Melanie Mitchell highlights, true intelligence is about the “integration between abilities.” (Mitchell, as cited in Goodreads).
- Teens & AI Companions: A new Common Sense Media study reveals over 70% of U.S. teens use AI companions, with 31% finding these interactions as satisfying or more satisfying than talking to real friends. We explore the implications of this trend on adolescent emotional development and human connection. (Associated Press, 2025).
Quick Hitters:
- OpenAI & Oracle’s “Stargate” Project: Get the scoop on the massive partnership to build 4.5 gigawatts of new data center capacity, fueling the next generation of AI. (Mobile World Live, 2025; OpenAI, 2025).
- AI’s Ethical Crossroads: A quick look at ongoing efforts to combat AI bias and “hallucinations” to ensure responsible and reliable AI development. (DataScienceCentral.com, 2025; IBM, 2025).
References:
- Associated Press. (2025, July 22). Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship. AP News.
- DataScienceCentral.com. (2025, July 22). Data quality for unbiased results: Preventing AI-induced hallucinations.
- IBM. (2025, July 23). New Ethics Risks Courtesy of AI Agents? Researchers Are on the Case. IBM Think Blog.
- Mitchell, M. (n.d.). In Quotes by Melanie Mitchell (Author of Artificial Intelligence). Goodreads.
- Mobile World Live. (2025, July 22). OpenAI, Oracle team on Stargate data centre capacity.
- OpenAI. (2025, July 22). Stargate advances with 4.5 GW partnership with Oracle.
- TechPowerUp. (2025, July 21). Google’s Gemini AI Wins a Gold Medal at International Math Olympiad.
- The Neuron. (2025, July 21). OpenAI OR Google (or both) just achieved Gold in the International Math Olympiad… but who?.
? Episode Summary
Bias in AI isn’t a future problem—it’s happening right now. In this powerful third episode of our “May I Learn About AI?” series, Dr. JR and AI ethics researcher Casey Brightman explore how artificial intelligence can unintentionally (and sometimes dangerously) reflect the biases of its human creators.
We dig into real-world stories, from biased healthcare algorithms and hiring tools to flawed facial recognition and education software. Along the way, we explain how bias creeps into data, how it impacts real people, and what governments, businesses, and researchers are doing to push back.
This Mother’s Day episode reflects on the values of fairness and care—asking if our AI systems can be built to uphold them, and what role we play in shaping a more equitable digital future.
? What You’ll Learn
- What AI bias actually is (hint: it’s not about feelings—it’s about patterns)
- How training data and algorithm design can unintentionally lead to unfair outcomes
- Real-world consequences of AI bias in healthcare, hiring, policing, and education
- How emerging policies like the EU AI Act and NYC Local Law 144 are tackling the issue
- Global efforts in countries like India and Canada to build more inclusive AI
- Bias in generative AI tools like GPT and DALL·E—and how it shapes creativity
- What you can do to advocate for fairness and accountability in AI systems
? Mentioned In This Episode
- Algorithmic Justice League – https://www.ajl.org
- UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics – https://unesdoc.unesco.org
- NYC Local Law 144 – https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/about/LL144.pdf
- EU AI Act – https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/european-approach-artificial-intelligence
- Black in AI – https://blackinai.github.io
- Bolukbasi et al. (2016) on word embeddings bias
- Obermeyer et al. (2019) on healthcare algorithms and racial bias
? Call to Action
- Ask questions about how AI is used in your workplace or school.
- Advocate for transparency and fairness in tech tools.
- Support ethical AI organizations pushing for accountability.
- Stay tuned next week for our final episode: Can AI Be Creative?