Hi! My name is Laura Montgomery, and I am a rising sophomore from Ann Arbor, Michigan, attending Georgetown University. Currently, I am planning to major in Mathematics and to double-minor in Women and Gender Studies and French.
My research project is Coding Gender: Exploring the Presence of Gender Stereotyping in ChatGPT. With its release in November 2022, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, causing many to speculate that this AI program’s capability will significantly impact not only America’s technological field, but also the functioning of America and its education system. My research will analyze ChatGPT through a gendered lens, examining the language of its generated responses and comparing its gender-biased levels to other AI technology. My investigation will primarily focus on ChatGPT’s language translation service and how it responds to transcribing gender-neutral English sentences into gendered languages. I also anticipate holding interviews with experts in the coding and technology realm to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the mechanics of AI. With this study, I hope to bring light to the implicit bias structures hidden in the AI technology field so that these errors can be addressed and eventually removed. I will be working alongside Professor Emerald Christopher, who focuses on how cultural politics is translated into social institutions.
With this being my first official independent research project, I seek to acquire knowledge and familiarity with the research process, as well as comprehension of the associated legal procedures. Additionally, I want to discover if the academic field is the path for me and if research is something that I want to continue to pursue in the future. Finally, I hope to develop strong communication skills and increased confidence in networking so that I can present research findings effectively.
I am super excited about participating in this program and undergoing research! Please do not hesitate to reach out, and I look forward to meeting all of you. Hoya Saxa!