Summary of The Double-edged Sword Of Behavioral Responses in Strategic Classification: Theory and User Studies, by Raman Ebrahimi et al.
The Double-Edged Sword of Behavioral Responses in Strategic Classification: Theory and User Studies
by Raman Ebrahimi, Kristen Vaccaro, Parinaz Naghizadeh
First submitted to arxiv on: 23 Oct 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Computer Science and Game Theory (cs.GT); Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The proposed strategic classification model considers behavioral biases in human responses to algorithms, departing from traditional fully rational agent models. By examining misperceptions of a classifier’s feature weights, this study identifies discrepancies between biased and rational agents’ responses, highlighting when agents over- or under-invest in different features. The model shows that strategic agents with behavioral biases can benefit or harm the firm compared to fully rational strategic agents. User studies support the hypothesis of behavioral biases in human responses to the algorithm, emphasizing the need for AI systems to account for human cognitive biases and provide explanations. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Humans can adjust their behavior when using an algorithmic decision system, which is known as “gaming” the system. This paper looks at how humans make decisions when they are biased towards certain features or outcomes. The researchers show that these biases can lead to different responses from humans compared to computers that make fully rational decisions. They also find that humans who are biased in their thinking can either help or hurt a company more than humans who make fully rational decisions. A study with users supports the idea that humans are biased when using algorithmic systems, which is important for designing better AI systems. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Classification
