Biased Algorithms Are Easier to Fix Than Biased People
Biased Algorithms Are Easier to Fix Than Biased People
Racial discrimination by algorithms or by people is harmful — but that’s where the similarities end.
By Sendhil Mullainathan
Dec 18, 2019
In one study published 15 years ago, two people applied for a job. Their resumes were about as similar as two resumes can be. One person was named Jamal, the other Brendan.
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