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Will big data algorithms dismantle the foundations of liberalism
In Homo Deus, Yuval Noah Harari argues that technological advances of the twenty-first century will usher in a significant shift in how humans make important life decisions.... -
Why Are Learned Indexes So Effective
A recent trend in algorithm design consists of augmenting classic data structures with machine learning models, which are better suited to reveal and exploit patterns and trends... -
Fair Prediction with Disparate Impact A Study of Bias in Recidivism Predictio...
Recidivism prediction instruments (RPIs) provide decision-makers with an assessment of the likelihood that a criminal defendant will reoffend at a future point in time.... -
A comparative study of fairness enhancing interventions in machine learning
Computers are increasingly used to make decisions that have significant impact on people's lives. Often, these predictions can affect different population subgroups...
