The Use of Synthetic Data to Train AI Models: Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Development

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2309.00652v1
• Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:18:53 GMT
• Title: The Use of Synthetic Data to Train AI Models: Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Development
• Authors: Tshilidzi Marwala, Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, Serge Stinckwich
• Abstract summary: This paper investigates the policies governing the creation, utilization, and dissemination of synthetic data. A well crafted synthetic data policy must strike a balance between privacy concerns and the utility of data.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: In the current data driven era, synthetic data, artificially generated data that resembles the characteristics of real world data without containing actual personal information, is gaining prominence. This is due to its potential to safeguard privacy, increase the availability of data for research, and reduce bias in machine learning models. This paper investigates the policies governing the creation, utilization, and dissemination of synthetic data. Synthetic data can be a powerful instrument for protecting the privacy of individuals, but it also presents challenges, such as ensuring its quality and authenticity. A well crafted synthetic data policy must strike a balance between privacy concerns and the utility of data, ensuring that it can be utilized effectively without compromising ethical or legal standards. Organizations and institutions must develop standardized guidelines and best practices in order to capitalize on the benefits of synthetic data while addressing its inherent challenges.

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