Ethics of AI: A Data Scientist's Perspective

Posted by QuantumBlack on Apr 13, 2020 12:17:34 PM

From the news we consume to our suggested Netflix content, algorithms are becoming increasingly influential on our day-to-day existence. But as more sectors recognise the economic potential of machines at large-scale application, the impact of technology is becoming far greater.

Today, machine learning models are frequently applied to guide decisions in areas such as assessing candidate risk in loan applications. Suddenly, a computer’s decisions have become far more than simply which films we’re most likely to enjoy. However, we often find that increasingly complex machine learning models lack ‘explainability’ — the professionals depending on them can’t interpret them.

 

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Topics: AI, AI ethics, Data Science

Trust, control and personalization through human-centric AI

Posted by Sentiance on Aug 22, 2019 8:30:00 AM

In this article, we dive into the world of human-centric AI, leading to a new era where the individual not only controls the data, but also steers the algorithms to ensure fairness, privacy and trust. Breaking free from filter bubbles and detrimental echo chambers that skew the individual’s worldview allows the user to truly benefit from today’s AI revolution.

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Topics: AI, Data Science, Behavioral Change

The curse of the data lake monster

Posted by ThoughtWorks on Aug 7, 2019 10:46:42 AM

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are currently all the rage. Every organization is trying to jump on this bandwagon and cash in on their data reserves. At ThoughtWorks, we’d agree that this tech has huge potential — but as with all things, realizing value depends on understanding how best to use it. 

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Topics: Data, Data Science, Machine Learning