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Hidden in the Algorithm

World Economic Forum via YouTube

Overview

Explore the hidden impacts of algorithms in this 59-minute World Economic Forum panel discussion. Delve into how algorithms power everyday digital consumption and their expanding role in critical decisions like insurance assessments, credit approvals, and talent recruitment. Examine the risks of algorithmic bias and discrimination, and discover potential strategies for mitigating these issues. Join experts from academia, technology, and non-profit sectors as they discuss artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, accountability, regulation, data privacy, and ethical standards. Gain insights into the challenges of humanizing autonomy, addressing data monopolies, and implementing AI in healthcare. Learn about the disconnect between technology and law, and explore ways to ensure fairness and transparency in algorithmic systems shaping our society.

Syllabus

Introduction
What is an algorithm
Artificial Intelligence
TextEO
Bias vs Signal
Automated Decision Making
Accountability
Regulation
Disconnect
Technology in the Law
Humanizing Autonomy
Data Privacy
AI in Healthcare
Data monopolies
Ethical Standards

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