Nengfeng Zhou, Zach Zhang, Vijayan N. Nair, Harsh Singhal, Jie Chen
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Abstract
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms has led to opportunities as well as challenges in their use. In this overview paper, we begin with a discussion of bias and fairness issues that arise with the use of AI techniques, with a focus on supervised machine learning algorithms. We then describe the types and sources of data bias and discuss the nature of algorithmic unfairness. In addition, we provide a review of fairness metrics in the literature, discuss their limitations, and describe de-biasing (or mitigation) techniques in the model life cycle.
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International Statistical Review is the flagship journal of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) and of its family of Associations. It publishes papers of broad and general interest in statistics and probability. The term Review is to be interpreted broadly. The types of papers that are suitable for publication include (but are not limited to) the following: reviews/surveys of significant developments in theory, methodology, statistical computing and graphics, statistical education, and application areas; tutorials on important topics; expository papers on emerging areas of research or application; papers describing new developments and/or challenges in relevant areas; papers addressing foundational issues; papers on the history of statistics and probability; white papers on topics of importance to the profession or society; and historical assessment of seminal papers in the field and their impact.