Mitigating Explicit and Implicit Bias Through Hybrid AI
ID: HR0011ST2025D-02Type: BOTH
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Topic

Mitigating Explicit and Implicit Bias Through Hybrid AI

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: DARPA

Program

Type: STTRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through DARPA, is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on "Mitigating Explicit and Implicit Bias Through Hybrid AI." The objective is to develop innovative neuro-symbolic methods that address both explicit biases, defined through natural language, and implicit biases that arise from data and model parameters in artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is critical as it aims to enhance the safety and reliability of generative AI technologies, which are increasingly recognized for their potential to perpetuate biases, thereby impacting both government and civilian applications. Proposals are due by February 26, 2025, with the opportunity opening on January 29, 2025, and further details can be found at the official solicitation link: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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