In an era where AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are integral to software development, it is crucial to address their impact on diverse communities. This session explores the implications of algorithmic biases in AI-driven technologies and provides insights on how to responsibly leverage their power to foster diversity and inclusion within the GitHub community. By establishing ethical frameworks, and tracking and mitigating biases at their source, we can unlock the full potential of open source and GitHub, while ensuring the well-being of diverse users and communities worldwide.
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Red Hat, Inc.
Supporting
Overview
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver reliable and high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat helps customers integrate new and existing IT applications, develop cloud-native applications, standardize on our industry-leading operating system, and automate, secure, and manage complex environments. Award-winning support, training, and consulting services make Red Hat a trusted adviser to the Fortune 500. As a strategic partner to cloud providers, system integrators, application vendors, customers, and open source communities, Red Hat can help organizations prepare for the digital future.
Sessions
Discussion Lounge
AI
Level 100: Introductory
Applicable to All
Copilot
Projects
Issues
Enterprise - Engineering Leadership
Enterprise - Developers
Open Source Developers or Maintainers
Security Professionals
Startups
Security Leadership
Educators
In-person
Yes
Accessibility
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Human Factors
Open Source
Collaboration
Community
No
12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 08
Wednesday, Nov 08