Bias in Algorithms Flashcards
1
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What is direct discrimination?
A
Direct discrimination: when someone is treated differently to others because they belong to a protected group
2
Q
What is indirect discrimination?
A
Indirect discrimination: when a policy or practice is applied equally to everyone, but disadvantages people in a protected group more than others.
3
Q
What is sociolinguistics?
A
Language as a social device: to signal identity, achieve social goals.
4
Q
How can NLP disadvantage some groups?
A
NLP tools are usually developed for “standard” dialects, this makes them less effective for marginalized dialects.
