Gender Bias in AI Systems: A Critical Analysis of Regulatory Frameworks and Policy Responses
By: Zeynep Ayata
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15290/bsp.2026.31.01.08 | Journal eISSN: 2719-9452 | Journal ISSN: 1689-7404
Language: English, Polish
Page range: 135 - 153
Submitted on: Aug 7, 2025
Accepted on: Dec 13, 2025
Published on: Apr 15, 2026
Published by: University of Białystok
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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