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“I would argue that racism, for example, is a feature of machine learning - it's not a bug.” quote by Trevor Paglen
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“I would argue that racism, for example, is a feature of machine learning - it's not a bug.”

Trevor Paglen

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Source Article: MIT Technology Review, 2022

Racism can be an inherent bias in machine learning models, not just a technical error.

In simple terms: ML can embed racism as a feature.

Key Takeaway

Audit ML for bias.

Themes

technology ethics bias

Mood

critical analytical

Type

academic technical

When to use this quote

  • AI development
  • policy making
  • data collection

Key Concepts

algorithmic fairness social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can developers detect hidden biases?
  • What policies enforce fairness?
A Different Perspective

Bias mitigation is complex and resource‑intensive.

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