Algorithmically Excluded Part V: Sharing Is Caring – AI Activism Tips For The Corporate Shareholder

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said, "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." RBG stands at the top of our nation's most historical activist leaders in the fight for equality and justice. Indeed, activism gives us the opportunity to identify a problem, voice our objections, and stand on the right side of history. In this respect, we typically think of legal activists, civil rights activists, etc. But how often do we think of corporate shareholders as activists?

In my blog series Algorithmically Excluded, I've discussed the uncharted waters of artificial intelligence in the context of employment, including the pitfalls and responsible use thereof. But it is not enough to be aware of these dangers; we must actively prevent them. To do so, companies can turn to some of the most influential leaders and decision makers within their ranks—corporate shareholders.