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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Replying to @jonathanstray
@jonathanstray And my point is "not considering race" as a variable doesn't exclude race as a clear correlate.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @jonathanstray
@jonathanstray Algorithm has come to mean "computation, often complex or opaque, used to make decisions." Find me a better word then.2 replies 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@jonathanstray And I'm pointing out they took a business decision to exclude black neighborhoods without even figuring out that fact.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@jonathanstray "Let's not consider that variable" should not be a defense for variables that drive discrimination. They should've checked.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@jonathanstray Once they checked, only then we can get to the business decision part. Decide without deniability when it's so basic.
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