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More than a Glitch
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More than a Glitch

Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech

MIT Press, 2023 más...


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9

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  • Inspiring

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You may be tempted to dismiss instances of machine bias as “glitches.” However, they’re structural and reflective of real-world racism, sexism and ableism, says data journalism professor Meredith Broussard. Technology should work for everyone – nobody should feel barred from using technology based on their skin color, gender, age or ability. Broussard presents several case studies of machine bias, detailing the harm it’s caused in areas including policing and health care. She urges Big Tech to embrace accountability and work toward the public interest.

Take-Aways

  • Machine bias is a structural problem requiring complex solutions.
  • Machines “learn” to uphold the status quo and replicate oppressive systems.
  • Law enforcement’s faith in biased algorithms has a human cost.

About the Author

Meredith Broussard is a data journalist and the author of multiple books, including Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World. She’s also an associate professor at New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and a research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology. 


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