Minimizing algorithmic bias and discrimination in the digital economy
By Arthur Gwagwa and Dr. Ansgar Koene
Discussion points of this paper will cover:
- Need for open algorithm code in the 4th Industrial Revolution
- Defining algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI)
- Socio-technical causes of algorithmic bias
- Technical and Policy Solutions to algorithmic and societal biases
Need for open algorithm code in the 4th Industrial Revolution : Increasing role of Algorithms and AI
Computer algorithms and analytics are playing an increasingly influential role in government, business
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