UK to investigate bias of algorithmic decision-making

The potential for bias in the use of algorithms in crime and justice, financial services, recruitment and local government will be investigated by the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI).

• Centre will investigate how to maximise the benefits in the use of algorithms in recruitment, local government and financial services
• Comes as organisation publishes its first full-year work programme and strategy setting out its priorities for the year ahead

Source: Investigation launched into potential for bias in algorithmic decision-making in society – GOV.UK