Can algorithms discriminate? This first module will discusses how algorithms and AI are used across different sectors affecting society. We will introduce the philosophical foundations on AI ethics (FATE) and understanding how discrimination is a complex problem. Afterwards we will discuss the core of European regulation on algorithms and current debates and proposals for tackle discrimination in AI.
Videos:
Cathy O'Neil (2019) Keynote: Bad Algorithms and The Ethical Matrix — 7 minutes excerpt
Channel 4 (2018) GDPR explained: How the new data protection act could change your life — 6 minutes.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2022) Data Brokers -- 25 minutes (optional - US based comedy show)
Printed materials:
Comic about Fairness: https://dataresponsibly.github.io/comics/vol2/fairness_en.pdf
Resume about the HELG Guidelines
European Digital Rights (EDRI) response to EU AI act