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Researchers reveal bias in a widely used measure of algorithm performance

When scientists test algorithms that sort or classify data they often turn to a trusted tool called Normalized Mutual ...
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To make AI more fair, tame complexity, suggest researchers

In April, OpenAI's popular ChatGPT hit a milestone of a billion active weekly users, as artificial intelligence continued its explosion in popularity.
Scientific American

Algorithms Are Making Important Decisions. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Can we ever really trust algorithms to make decisions for us? Previous research has proved these programs can reinforce society’s harmful biases, but the problems go beyond that. A new study shows how ...
Wired

For Algorithms, Memory Is a Far More Powerful Resource Than Time

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. One July afternoon in 2024, Ryan Williams set out to prove himself wrong. Two months had passed since he’d hit upon a startling ...
CNN

Algorithms are everywhere. Here’s why you should care

Every time you pick up your smartphone, you’re summoning algorithms. They’re used for everything from unlocking your phone with your face to deciding what videos you see on TikTok to updating your ...