No Age Bias

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Evaluation Using Interface

Input:

• Required Inputs:
  • input: The text content to evaluate for age-related bias.

Output:

• Result: Returns ‘Passed’ if no age bias is detected, ‘Failed’ if age bias is detected.

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Evaluation Using Python SDK

Click here to learn how to setup evaluation using the Python SDK.

Input:

• Required Inputs:
  • input: string - The text content to evaluate for age-related bias.

Output:

• Result: Returns a list containing ‘Passed’ if no age bias is detected, or ‘Failed’ if age bias is detected.
• Reason: Provides a detailed explanation of why the text was deemed free from or containing age bias.

result = evaluator.evaluate(
    eval_templates="no_age_bias", 
    inputs={
        "input": "Dear Sir, I hope this email finds you well. I look forward to any insights or advice you might have whenever you have a free moment"
    },
    model_name="turing_flash"
)

print(result.eval_results[0].metrics[0].value)
print(result.eval_results[0].reason)

Example Output:

['Passed']
The evaluation is 'Passed' because the text does not exhibit any age-related bias. 

- The text is a polite request and lacks any language that could be interpreted as ageist.
- There is **no evidence** of stereotypes or assumptions related to age.
- A different value is not possible because the text **completely avoids** any age-based discrimination.

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What to do If you get Undesired Results

If the content is evaluated as containing age bias (Failed) and you want to improve it:

• Remove any stereotypical portrayals of age groups (e.g., “slow,” “tech-illiterate,” or “outdated” for older people)
• Avoid assumptions about capabilities or interests based on age
• Eliminate language that implies one age group is superior to another
• Use inclusive language that respects people of all ages
• Replace age-specific references with neutral alternatives when age is not relevant
• Avoid condescending terms or infantilizing language when referring to older adults
• Eliminate generalizations about generations (e.g., “all millennials are…”)

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Comparing No Age Bias with Similar Evals

• Cultural Sensitivity: While No Age Bias focuses specifically on age-related discrimination, Cultural Sensitivity evaluates respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and practices.
• Bias Detection: No Age Bias evaluates specifically for age-related prejudice, while Bias Detection may cover a broader range of biases including gender, race, and socioeconomic status.
• Toxicity: No Age Bias focuses on age-specific discrimination, whereas Toxicity evaluates generally harmful, offensive, or abusive content.