Exclusive: GLAAD's CEO says AI bias puts LGBTQ+ people at risk

AI companies must ensure their models are trained responsibly, Ellis said.
Exclusive: GLAAD's CEO says AI bias puts LGBTQ+ people at risk

Exclusive: GLAAD’s CEO says AI bias puts LGBTQ+ people at risk GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis stated that AI is being trained on biased data, which can reinforce harmful stereotypes and spread misinformation concerning LGBTQ+ individuals. She emphasized the growing risk as AI becomes more integrated across platforms, highlighting that the harm extends beyond digital communication. Ellis noted that AI models learn from the rhetoric and information fed to them, potentially amplifying existing societal attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the trans and non-binary individuals.

  • AI is being trained on biased data that can reinforce harmful stereotypes and spread misinformation about LGBTQ+ people.
  • Companies must ensure AI is trained responsibly due to the potential for harm extending beyond digital communications.
  • AI models learn from the information and rhetoric they are exposed to, which can include harmful content targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
  • The attacks, particularly against the trans and non-binary community, are being learned by AI models. Continue reading https://www.axios.com/2026/06/03/glaads-ceo-ai-bias-lgbtq
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