Practice Case Study 1: Compas – Bias In Judicial System (10.7.1) - AI Ethics
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Case Study 1: COMPAS – Bias in Judicial System

Practice - Case Study 1: COMPAS – Bias in Judicial System

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does COMPAS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the role it plays in the judicial system.

Question 2 Easy

What is one consequence of biased data?

💡 Hint: Consider how a judge may rely on these predictions.

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Question 1

What issue has been identified with the COMPAS algorithm?

It is entirely unbiased.
It shows a racial bias.
It works perfectly for all data types.

💡 Hint: Consider results from the studies analyzing COMPAS.

Question 2

True or False: COMPAS is used to predict re-offending risks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the function of COMPAS.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the findings about COMPAS, conduct a research proposal that examines the effects of racial bias in AI decision-making tools.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would gather data and what metrics you would evaluate.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a framework for implementing fairness in an algorithm similar to COMPAS, detailing the steps to identify and rectify biases.

💡 Hint: Consider the principles of ethical AI throughout your framework.

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