Unseen Bias, Unintended Consequences: Examining the Impact of Algorithmic Bias on Society

An automated system does not mean it contains no bias, contrary to popular belief.

Algorithmic bias is a significant ethical concern with unintended but wide-ranging implications for individuals and society at large. It refers to any form of systematic discrimination that emerges from computer systems relying on algorithms to make decisions, often with significant societal repercussions. These biases, if left unaddressed, can exacerba…