Data Ethics & Mitigating Algorithmic Bias

Author: Vivek Katial; Publisher: Multitudes; Publication Year: N/A. The following article starts by introducing the profound effect that algorithms and, in particular, decisions from algorithms have on our life today. The author goes on to define algorithmic bias as “the ability of algorithms to systematically and repeatedly produce outcomes that benefit one particular group over another.” The article then goes on to state…

Bias in Machine Learning

Author: N/A; Publisher: Miro; Publication Year: N/A. The following visualization highlights the impact of bias in several aspects of the machine learning lifecycle. One point discussed frequently is the patterns of bias and discrimination baked into data sets. This image highlights that the real world patterns of discrimination and inequality are the source of the bias in our data sets…