An Algorithm Discriminates

Educational Resource
Authors:Ludwig, JasonDarfler, Kendall
Abstract:

A software developer designs a software that screens the resumesof candidates applying for a job at her company. She later discovers that the software may be having a disparate impact on minority communities. She brings the issue up with her boss, who is reluctant to change the software.

Keywords:
Data Management, Discrimination in the Workplace, Diversity, Research and Practice
Rights:
Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2017
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/resources-engineering-and-science-ethics/algorithm-discriminates
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/phh1-2q31