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By BBC World Service

Will algorithms always be biased?

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Published March 02, 2021 3:00pm

Will there ever be equality in machine learning technology or will our cultural biases continue to be reflected in algorithms? Dr. Sandra Wachter from the Oxford Internet Institute argues in her latest research that data bias is unavoidable because of the current bias within western culture. How we now try and negate that bias in AI is critical if we are ever to ensure that this technology meets current legislation like EU non-discrimination law. Sheโ€™s on the programme to discuss how we make real progress in AI equality.

This research has come from the Oxford Internet In...

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