Summary of A Review Of Fairness and a Practical Guide to Selecting Context-appropriate Fairness Metrics in Machine Learning, by Caleb J.s. Barr et al.
A Review of Fairness and A Practical Guide to Selecting Context-Appropriate Fairness Metrics in Machine Learning
by Caleb J.S. Barr, Olivia Erdelyi, Paul D. Docherty, Randolph C. Grace
First submitted to arxiv on: 10 Nov 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A novel approach for ensuring fairness in machine learning models is proposed, responding to recent regulatory proposals. The challenge lies in defining a single measure of fairness, as biases can be complexly embedded in models depending on their context. To address this, we developed a flowchart that guides the selection of context-aware measures. Twelve criteria were used, considering model assessment and data bias. This work links to core regulatory instruments, providing policymakers, AI developers, researchers, and stakeholders with a framework for addressing fairness concerns. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Artificial intelligence is getting smarter, but some people worry about biases in the way it works. Think of it like having a very smart friend who makes decisions based on what they’ve learned from other people. Just like how our friends might have biases or opinions that aren’t always fair, AI models can also be unfair if they’re not programmed correctly. This paper is trying to figure out how to make sure AI models are fair and unbiased, so we can trust the decisions they make. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Machine learning
