Marketplace Tech · Thursday, July 30, 2026
Professor Sri Narayanan emphasizes that humans must be at the center of AI development, stating, 'This is for humans by humans.' He highlighted the importance of considering the human cost and potential biases in AI applications, such as those revealing non-native language status or biases related to identity, stressing the need for flexibility and agency for individuals interacting with the technology.
“For me, humans are at the center of everything, right? Because, uh, this is for humans by humans.”
“For example, revealing that you're not a native speaker of a language, right? There are biases that can be that you are of a certain identity.”
“So questions about privacy, right?”