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AI fails to detect depression signs in social media posts by Black Americans: study

Economic Times

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Research suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) models analysing social media may be less effective at detecting signs of depression in Black Americans compared to white Americans. The study highlights the importance of diverse data in training AI models for healthcare-related tasks. The researchers found that an AI model used to analyse language in social media posts was over three times less accurate in predicting depression among Black individuals compared to white individuals. The study emphasises the need for further research and consideration of racial and ethnic diversity in developing AI applications for mental health assessment.