Podcast: Ageism in the Age of AI
When we think of ageism, we often think of discrimination against older adults. However, ageism occurs across the entire lifespan; in the tech world, for example, being "old" can start as early as 35. In this episode, Dr. Ittay Mannheim joins us to discuss the intersection of ageism, digital technology, and AI.
In this episode you’ll learn
- What ageism entails and how it manifests across the lifespan
- How vacancy phrasing and job descriptions can already be biased
- What mixed-methods research is and how it can be applied
- The pitfalls and risks of using AI in job recruitment
- How a hackathon can help address age bias and fairness in AI systems
Leiden Psychology Podcast
This podcast series is a special project within the department of Psychology at Leiden University. It gives a platform for people to discuss topics within the field of psychology from different perspectives; the perspective of students, of university staff, alumni, experts, and different researchers.