What decisions should we leave to algorithms? Featuring the work of @kncukier and @Viktor_MS amongst others http://aeonm.ag/13e2Wrn #BigData
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Replying to @aeonmag
@aeonmag@kncukier@Viktor_MS By definition, algorithms are decision tools, not decision makers. Their goal is to help accomplishing a task.1 reply 2 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @HeleneBecotte
@hbecotte@aeonmag@kncukier@Viktor_MS But algorithms do make decisions; your search results and credit score, for example.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mjcavaretta
@mjcavaretta@aeonmag@kncukier@Viktor_MS A human will interpret those results. Do you consider all google results equally valuable?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @HeleneBecotte
@hbecotte@aeonmag@kncukier@Viktor_MS I'm not sure I understand. The algorithm automatically delivers the results, humans just don't scale1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @mjcavaretta
@mjcavaretta@aeonmag@kncukier@Viktor_MS S0 results and decision making are the same thing for you?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @HeleneBecotte
@hbecotte@aeonmag@kncukier@Viktor_MS My point is only that algorithms are becoming more autonomous and this trend will likely continue.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @mjcavaretta
@mjcavaretta@hbecotte@aeonmag@Viktor_MS Imagine driverless car algo must chose between hitting cyclist or another car. Moral decision?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@kncukier @mjcavaretta @hbecotte @Viktor_MS @stevenpoole The point about a-r's predicting which prisoners will reoffend touches on this too
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