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Discussion on: AI can become a massive discrimination engine. What is YOUR responsibility as a developer?

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ShiroiHana013

I think this is a really important topic. There are a wide range of applications for machine learning. However, I always think we should stop and wonder if it really should be made. For example, imagine a world where algorithms are used to determine whether or not you are breaking the law. It could very easily become an everyone is guilty until proven innocent situation.

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Renato Byrro

Exactly, there are many applications for AI that don't affect human relations and could help to lift living standards.

But messing up with human interactions - such as interviewing job applicants - is a disservice. It will create much more harm than good.

The Minority Report scenario you mentioned is way too scary, and I don't think many people realise how close we are to start seeing things happen on this direction...

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ShiroiHana013

I feel like I've read about some cases like this that already exist. This was the only example I could think of at the time. :)