Practice Case Study 1: Compas – Bias In Judicial System (10.7.1)

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Question 1.
What does COMPAS stand for?
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Think about the role it plays in the judicial system.
Question 2.
What is one consequence of biased data?
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Consider how a judge may rely on these predictions.
3Question 3.
What issue has been identified with the COMPAS algorithm?
- It is entirely unbiased.
- It shows a racial bias.
- It works perfectly for all data types.
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Consider results from the studies analyzing COMPAS.
4Question 4.
True or False: COMPAS is used to predict re-offending risks.
- True
- False
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Think about the function of COMPAS.
Question 5.
Given the findings about COMPAS, conduct a research proposal that examines the effects of racial bias in AI decision-making tools.
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Think about how you would gather data and what metrics you would evaluate.
Question 6.
Develop a framework for implementing fairness in an algorithm similar to COMPAS, detailing the steps to identify and rectify biases.
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Consider the principles of ethical AI throughout your framework.

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