Equity Bias: An Ethical Framework for AI Design

arXiv:2604.21907v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Equity Bias is a philosophical and practical framework for building smarter, more equitable AI systems. Grounded in hermeneutic philosophy and epistemic injustice theory, it treats bias not as an error to eliminate but as a reflection of whose knowledge is encoded into systems. While traditional approaches aim to reduce or remove bias, Equity Bias instead makes bias transparent and contestable. In doing so, it broadens whose perspectives shape AI and provides a lens for understanding AI systems as interpretive agents. The framework introduces a three-phase AI Life Cycle methodology: 'Equity Archaeology' (mapping knowledge and assumptions), 'Co-Creating Meaning' (participatory design), and 'Ongoing Accountability' (continuous evaluation). Equity Bias guides developers, researchers, and policymakers towards AI that is ethically accountable and capable of addressing complex real-world challenges.

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Source: arXiv cs.AI | 2026-04-24