Topic
algorithmic bias
184 published works
Data Intelligence Reporter
FTC’s Tips on Using Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology that uses algorithms to assist in decision-making offers tremendous opportunity to make predictions and evaluate “big data.” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on April 8, 2020,…
Law and the Workplace
Creation of Fake Online Accounts to Study Algorithmic Bias Does Not Violate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, D.C. Court Rules
By Danielle J. Moss, Joseph O’Keefe, Tony S. Martinez
A federal judge recently held that researchers who violate a website’s terms of service by creating fake online accounts in order to study algorithmic bias in artificial intelligence software do…
Inside Privacy
Algorithmic Systems and Human Rights: The Council of Europe’s Venture into AI Standard Setting
By Lisa Peets, Marty Hansen, Sam Jungyun Choi
In November 2019, the Council of Europe’s* Committee of Experts on Human Rights of Automated Data Processing and Different Forms of Artificial Intelligence (the “Committee”) finalized its draft recommendations on…
Inside Privacy
California Introduces Bill to Regulate Automated Decision Systems
On February 14, 2020, California State Assembly Member Ed Chau introduced the Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act of 2020, which would require any business in California that provides a person…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Colorblind Computers
Zach Harned (Stanford student) and Hanna Wallach (Microsoft Research) have just posted on SSRN an interesting article entitled Stretching Human Laws to Apply to Machines: The Dangers of a 'Colorblind'…
Gender and the Law Prof Blog
How a Credit Card Can be Sexist
By Tracy Thomas
Can a Credit Card be Sexist?The Apple Card controversy illustrates how a history of bias in credit lending, coupled with discriminatory AI algorithms, hurt women{T]he New York Department of Financial…
ComplexDiscovery
Fair and Balanced Search? New NIST Initiative Addresses Information Retrieval Bias
By Rob Robinson
News Announcement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) To Measure Bias in Data, NIST Initiates ‘Fair Ranking’ Research Effort New initiative has long-term goal of making search…
Labor Law Prof Blog
Ajunwa in NYT on Algorithmic Discrimination
Ifeoma Ajunwa (Cornell I.L.R.) published an op-ed in yesterday's New York Times about the discriminatory use of algorithms in the hiring process. Ifeoma has done a ton of great work…
HIPAA & Health Information Technology
Data Privacy and Bias Concerns in AI Health Tech
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) refers to algorithm tools that simulate human intelligence, mimic human actions, and can incorporate self-learning software. The benefits of AI tech can reduce spending, provide alternative treatment…
Covington Digital Health
ICO’s Call for Input on Bias and Discrimination in AI systems
By Lisa Peets, Marty Hansen, Sam Jungyun Choi
On June 25, 2019, as part of their continuing work on the AI Auditing Framework, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published a blog setting out their views on human…