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.

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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