Data conscience : algorithmic siege on our humanity /

"In Data Conscience: Algorithmic Siege on our Humanity, data inclusivity strategist and expert Dr. Brandeis Marshall delivers an incisive and eye-opening discussion of how to fix tech's dominant philosophy of "move fast and break things" with a renewed focus on equity and oppress...

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Main Authors: Marshall, Brandeis (Brandeis Hill)
Group Author: Gebru, Timnit
Published: Wiley,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, New Jersey :
Publication Dates: [2023]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "In Data Conscience: Algorithmic Siege on our Humanity, data inclusivity strategist and expert Dr. Brandeis Marshall delivers an incisive and eye-opening discussion of how to fix tech's dominant philosophy of "move fast and break things" with a renewed focus on equity and oppression. In the book, the author explores how to address discrimination in the digital data space with several known algorithms, including social network analysis, linear regression and sentiment analysis."--Page [4] of cover.
Carrier Form: xxv, 326 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781119821182
1119821185
Index Number: HM851
CLC: G201
Call Number: G201/M367
Contents: Part I. Transparency. Oppression by... -- Morality -- Bias -- Computational thinking in practice - Part II. Accountability. Messy gathering grove -- Inconsistent storage sanctuary -- Circus of misguided analysis -- Double-edged visualization sword - Part III. Governance. By the law -- By algorithmic influencers -- By the public..