The dataset for generative AI models is sources from the internet, so it is inherently biased. You can see this bias in many forms, especially when it comes to representing humans. When generating images it is important to represent our user audience and counteract the biases we see.


Common types of bias in AI generated images

Gender

Biased towards showing a single gender in certain contexts

prompt: doctor doing paperwork

prompt: doctor doing paperwork

prompt: person cleaning their house

prompt: person cleaning their house

Race

Biased towards showing a single race in certain contexts

prompt: chef in an open kitcen

prompt: chef in an open kitcen

Age

Biased towards young people

prompt: person shopping for fruits

prompt: person shopping for fruits

Weight

Biased towards showing images of skinny, fit, and overly sexualized women, overly muscular men.

prompt: woman playing the piano

prompt: woman playing the piano