"an introduction to the ethics of algorithms", frederike kaltheuner

The Ethics of Algorithms

(For Those Who Actually Work With Algorithms)

DATA NATIVES Nov 19, 2015

@fre8de8rikeFrederike Kaltheuner

Why Algorithms ? Why now?

error and failure

discrimination

manipulation & big-nudge

Why people care about algorithms

A new form of decision-making

“for us, about us, or with us”

opaque / obscure / complex

What does this mean for you?

There is no such thing as an objective algorithm

“The growth of the Internet of Things ensures that every aspect of our lives, on personal and industrial scales, is trackable and optimizable. This technological evolution represents a huge opportunity for business.”

(by Christian Sandvig)

discoverable by the user:

YES

discoverable by the user:

NO

predictable by the designer:

YES

MEDIA & SCIENCE AUDITS

predictable by the designer:

NO

MEDIA, AUDITS ????

(by Christian Sandvig)

discoverable by the user:

YES

discoverable by the user:

NO

predictable by the designer:

YES

MEDIA & SCIENCE AUDITS

predictable by the designer:

NO

MEDIA, AUDITS ????

Thank you!

@fre8de8rike @data_active www.data-activism.net