Allison Woodruff|Sarah Fox|Steven Rousso-Schindler|Jeffrey Warshaw
A Qualitative Exploration of Perceptions of Algorithmic Fairness
Google (United States)|Google (United States)|University of Washington|California State University, Long Beach|Google (United States)
algorithmic systems increasingly shape information people exposed well influence decisions employment finances opportunities cases algorithmic systems may less favorable certain groups individuals sparking substantial discussion algorithmic fairness public policy circles academia press broaden discussion exploring members potentially affected communities feel algorithmic fairness conducted workshops interviews 44 participants several populations traditionally marginalized categories race class united states concept algorithmic fairness largely unfamiliar learning algorithmic unfairness elicited negative feelings connect current national discussions racial injustice economic inequality addition concerns potential harms society participants also indicated algorithmic fairness lack thereof could substantially affect trust company product