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Bias, Fairness and Accountability with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms

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  • Nengfeng Zhou
  • Zach Zhang
  • Vijayan N. Nair
  • Harsh Singhal
  • Jie Chen

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The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms has led to opportunities as well as challenges in their use. In this overview paper, we begin with a discussion of bias and fairness issues that arise with the use of AI techniques, with a focus on supervised machine learning algorithms. We then describe the types and sources of data bias and discuss the nature of algorithmic unfairness. In addition, we provide a review of fairness metrics in the literature, discuss their limitations, and describe de‐biasing (or mitigation) techniques in the model life cycle.

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  • Nengfeng Zhou & Zach Zhang & Vijayan N. Nair & Harsh Singhal & Jie Chen, 2022. "Bias, Fairness and Accountability with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms," International Statistical Review, International Statistical Institute, vol. 90(3), pages 468-480, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:istatr:v:90:y:2022:i:3:p:468-480
    DOI: 10.1111/insr.12492
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