Algorithmic Bias
/ˌælɡəˈrɪðmɪk ˈbaɪəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic and repeatable errors in computer algorithms that create unfair outcomes, often reflecting or amplifying human biases, especially in contexts like employment, criminal justice, and lending.
The court examined the case for evidence of algorithmic bias in the predictive policing software.
Forms
- algorithmic bias
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Commentary
Legal analysis of algorithmic bias often focuses on its impact on protected classes under anti-discrimination law and the transparency obligations for automated decision-making.
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