The Ethical Character of Algorithms—and What It Means for Fairness, the Character of Decision-Making, and the Future of News
The ethical character of algorithms depends on the evaluation of the purposes for which they are designed and used.
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The Need to Regulate AI Implementation in Public Assistance Programs
We must consider the possibilities for malintent that accompany the automation of agencies serving some of the population’s most vulnerable.
From Overconfidence in Research to Over Certainty in Policy Analysis: Can We Escape the Cycle of Hype and Disappointment?
The answer lies in understanding research methods and biases.
How to Fuel Government Innovation That Lasts
The answer lies in embracing innovation that’s slow and small—instead of fast and flashy.
OTI Applauds Historic House Vote to Restore Net Neutrality
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Save the Internet Act (H.R. 1644), which would restore the FCC’s 2015 net neutrality rules.
The Perfect Tweetstorm: Microsoft’s Tay and the Cultural Politics of Machine Learning
Machine learning algorithms are increasingly used in the lifestyle domain, quietly working in the background.
Creating AI Systems That Take Culture into Account
If we want our AI systems to reflect our standards and values, how can we create AI systems that take culture into account?
Five Civil Society Organizations Remind Congress: Look to the Supreme Court, Not Silicon Valley CEOs, For Guidance Before Regulating Online Speech
U.S. Supreme Court rulings have established principles sharply limiting the situations in which speech may be regulated or silenced.
The Automated Administrative State
The trend toward more prevalent and less transparent automation in agency decision-making is deeply concerning.
LA Department of Transportation Must Address Serious Privacy Threats Posed by Collection of Highly Detailed Scooter and Bike Location Data
LADOT needs to address the serious privacy and civil liberties issues before moving forward with any further stages of this policy.