OptimalAI
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
DEI fosters better results
We harness diversity of experience, knowledge and backgrounds to better discover connections, solve problems and create impact.
DEI VALUES
Work, people and community
Diversity
We believe extraordinary work is a result of diversity. If the people building AI reflect society we will achieve more accurate systems.
Equity
We strive to 'level the playing field' of the AI community to enable equal opportunities and distribution of resources. We are an affirmative action employer.
Inclusion
We desire outcomes that ensure everyone feels safe, welcome and included. We embrace difference of race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, disability and religion.
BIAS
AI impacts different people differently
AI impacts people differently based upon identity. Smartphone facial recognition, for example, is the same technology that can endanger certain groups through hyper-surveillance. If the people impacted by AI aren't included in its development a just future is not possible. We embrace DEI in the development of our systems so as to pursue a more just future.
DEI PROGRAM
DEI for the AI Community
OptimalAI's DEI program promotes change from within OptimalAI and externally across our AI community.
Awareness
We regularly assess our DEI to create awareness. This is critical to our DEI journey.
Alignment
We regularly align strategy, determine the direction and agree to support the strategy
Action
Awareness and alignment are important to position us to take action on several levels
Advocacy
To ensure DEI sustainability, we maintain strategic actions to embed DEI in our DNA
EQUITY
We have work to do when it comes to DEI
The AI community, as with Computer Science in general, has some work to do when it comes to DEI. Underrepresented groups are too often faced with challenges in their education and careers that peers in majority groups do not face. OptimalAI is committed to ensuring that people who are building AI reflect broader society.