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19 I L T A N E T . O R G harness the transformative power of AI, we do not lose sight of our ethical compass. Understanding and mitigating coded biases in AI systems is complex and challenging. Yet, it presents an unparalleled opportunity for legal professionals to shape a future where technology amplifies inclusion and fairness. The discourse surrounding coded bias has illuminated critical vulnerabilities in how AI systems can inadvertently perpetuate societal inequalities. It has underscored the necessity for vigilant oversight, ethical consideration, and proactive governance to safeguard against these biases. As we look ahead, addressing coded bias requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses legal reform, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous education, public engagement, and guiding ethical innovation. By embracing these strategies, we can lead efforts to demystify algorithmic decision-making processes, champion transparency, promote diversity in tech teams, and guide responsible innovation. The path forward demands creativity and courage from all involved—from policymakers, technologists, and society—to navigate complexities inherent in artificial intelligence and create more equitable AI models reflective of our diverse and inclusive culture. ILTA Written by Priti Saraswat (Co-Chair of ILTA's DEIC) on behalf of ILTA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Priti Saraswat leads and champions process improvement and development for data privacy, incident response and privacy management. As part of IncuBaker, BakerHostetler's legal technology consulting and R&D team, she assists corporate legal departments and privacy teams across every industry to support their privacy management initiatives. Priti partners with business teams as a trusted advisor to implement privacy management platforms and helps drive change management. She also has active client collaboration experience in document automation, contract analytics and robotic process automation. Priti is Co-Chair of ILTA's DEI Committee and is an active volunteer for the ILTA community. Statement from ILTA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) ILTA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) represents and supports inclusivity and equity within our ILTA community. The DEIC is making more significant efforts to expand its reach and encourage inclusion. We endeavor to serve as a beacon for the community and offer a space for all global members. Moving forward, the DEIC intends to create regular content for ILTA publications. We look forward to hearing from the community and are open to new perspectives and ideas. Please reach out if you would like to connect with us. We would love to hear from you! learn more about the DEIC »

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