Considering ethical implications

As ASR technologies such as OpenAI Whisper become more advanced and widely adopted, addressing the ethical considerations and implications associated with their development and deployment is crucial. This section will delve into critical issues such as ensuring fairness, mitigating bias, protecting user privacy and data security, and establishing guidelines and safeguards for their responsible use. By proactively establishing a framework for responsible ASR deployment, we can harness the benefits of these technologies while mitigating potential risks and negative consequences.

Ensuring fairness and mitigating bias in ASR

ASR systems such as Whisper may exhibit performance bias against certain types of speech, such as non-native accents, dialects, age groups, and genders. Studies have shown that these biases can result in higher error rates and unequal user experiences, leading to discrimination against underserved populations. Addressing performance...