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Behind the curtain of the “ethical algorithm”

Nov 1, 2019

Behind the curtain of the “ethical algorithm”

University of Pennsylvania computer science professors Michael Kearns, left, and Aaron Roth, co-authors of the book "The Ethical Algorithm: The Science of Socially Aware Algorithm Design." University of Pennsylvania Engineering Department

The Treasury Department’s rolls back some Obama-era rules. Alibaba's quarterly earnings are due soon. Then, what it means to create an “ethical algorithm.”

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