Algorithms and Discrimination |

How might artificial intelligence be biased?

• Algorithm, n. an ordered set of instructions or rules to follow to accomplish a task
• Bias, n. Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
• Recalibrate, v. to make small changes to something so that it is more accurate
• Discriminate, v. to make a distinction in favor of or against a person on the basis of the group, class, or category in which the person belongs
• Perspective, n. the way things are seen from a particular point of view

NOW IT’s YOUR TURN:

In what way is your algorithm biased?

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