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AI Research Shifted by Marginalized Voices' Concerns

1/15/2026

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  • Dr. Oliver Haimson and his team shifted their research from augmented reality to artificial intelligence after hearing skepticism about AI from marginalized groups during data collection.
  • A nationwide survey found nonbinary individuals express the most negative views of AI, reflecting their rejection of categorization.
  • The study notes AI can harm gender minorities through misgendering and privacy violations, and Haimson urges better consideration of trans and nonbinary people in AI development.