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2024

why is my model unfAIr?

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Algorithmic bias is an inherent challenge in machine learning models, particularly in high-stakes applications like credit approval, where fairness is critical. In this blog post, I discuss four key sources of bias in AI models: (i) bias in human decisions, (ii) proxy attributes, (iii) sample selection bias and (iv) algorithmic objectives. Each source of bias is accompanied by an empirical example from model-based credit approval.