Practice Compas Algorithm In U.s. Court System (14.8.b)

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Question 1.
What does the acronym COMPAS stand for?
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Think about its use in the justice system.
Question 2.
What is recidivism?
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Focus on the concept of returning to criminal behavior.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the COMPAS algorithm?
- Predicting weather patterns
- Assessing chances of recidivism
- Evaluating job applicants
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Think about how it relates to criminal justice.
4Question 4.
True or False: The COMPAS algorithm does not exhibit any known bias.
- True
- False
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Recall the discussions about racial disparities.
Question 5.
Analyze the ethical implications of using the COMPAS algorithm in a court. Discuss potential solutions to mitigate its biases.
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Think about public accountability and data representation.
Question 6.
Consider the role of government in regulating the use of AI algorithms like COMPAS. What policies could help reduce bias?
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Focus on how oversight and regulation improve fairness.

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