Tag: algorithmic determinism
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Don’t blame biased algorithms for outcomes you don’t like.
“What algorithms are doing is giving you a look in the mirror. They reflect the inequalities of our society.” Sandra Wachter, in The Week in Tech: Algorithmic Bias Is Bad. Uncovering It Is Good. Cordliffe, J. (2019). The New York Times. We can start by agreeing that algorithms are biased. Unfortunately, this is where most…
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Fairness matters: Promoting pride and respect with AI
We’re creating an open dataset that collects diverse statements from the LGBTIQ+ community, such as “I’m gay and I’m proud to be out” or “I’m a fit, happy lesbian that has just retired from a wonderful career” to help reclaim positive identity labels. These statements from the LGBTIQ+ community and their supporters will be made…