How (not) to use data. Ignoring race as a variable doesn't make the algorithm race-neutral. Probe, don't ignore. http://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2016-amazon-same-day/ …
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@jonathanstray And I'm pointing out they took a business decision to exclude black neighborhoods without even figuring out that fact. -
@jonathanstray "Let's not consider that variable" should not be a defense for variables that drive discrimination. They should've checked. - Show replies
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@zeynep While the opacity of algorithms can be a problem, straightforward choices can be just as opaque, if the co doesn't say how made. -
@jonathanstray Sure. Other X can also cause Y is not an argument against Z caused Y.
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