Template:Did you know nominations/Algorithmic bias
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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 00:28, 5 December 2017 (UTC)
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Algorithmic bias
[edit]- ... that algorithmic bias can influence software output in ways that even its designers can't understand? Source: From The Atlantic, "Even the engineers who develop algorithms can’t tell you exactly how they work."
- ALT1:... that algorithmic bias can sometimes lead computers to produce homophobic, racist, and sexist results? Source: Homophobia source, Racism sources 1, 2, 3. Sexism source and quote on pg 39, "Based on these search results, constructions of women’s identities and interests seem to be based on traditional, limited sexist norms, just as they are in the traditional media."
- ALT2:... that algorithmic bias can make computers behave in ways that perpetuate social prejudices?
- ALT3:...
- Comment: QPQ here
Created by Owlsmcgee (talk). Self-nominated at 05:19, 20 November 2017 (UTC).
New enough (created on 17 November, long enough (over 100000 words), neutrally written, well referenced, no close paraphrasing seen. QPQ not done, do it of the tick. One of the best articles I have seen. Really great work done.CrossTemple Jay 16:34, 20 November 2017 (UTC)
Ready for the main page. As I said earlier, GREAT WORK.CrossTemple Jay 10:59, 21 November 2017 (UTC)
