Can Algorithms Reduce Inequality?

Author: Rediet Abebe

Publisher: TED

Publication Year: N/A

Summary: The following talk discusses how algorithms can be designed to reduce inequality by bringing in diverse groups of stakeholders. Collaboration between policymakers and algorithm designers can improve outcomes of applied algorithms. Social scientists should be included in implementation as well to promote equality and justice. This TED talk includes multiple examples where pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence by including a diverse group of participants can be used to reduce inequality.