Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence-Written Letters of Reference.

Janice L FarlowMarianne AbouyaredEleni M RettigAlexandra KejnerRusha PatelHeather A Edwards

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

While ChatGPT-generated LORs all showed a male bias in the language used, there was no gender bias difference in letters produced using traditionally masculine versus feminine names and pronouns. Other variables did induce gendered language, however. ChatGPT is a promising tool for LOR drafting, but users must be aware of potential biases introduced or propagated through these technologies.

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artificial intelligence
machine learning
big data
deep learning
autism spectrum disorder
mental health
human health
risk assessment