Practice Compas Algorithm In U.s. Court System (14.8.b) - Ethics and Bias in AI
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COMPAS Algorithm in U.S. Court System

Practice - COMPAS Algorithm in U.S. Court System

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the acronym COMPAS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about its use in the justice system.

Question 2 Easy

What is recidivism?

💡 Hint: Focus on the concept of returning to criminal behavior.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the COMPAS algorithm?

Predicting weather patterns
Assessing chances of recidivism
Evaluating job applicants

💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to criminal justice.

Question 2

True or False: The COMPAS algorithm does not exhibit any known bias.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the discussions about racial disparities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the ethical implications of using the COMPAS algorithm in a court. Discuss potential solutions to mitigate its biases.

💡 Hint: Think about public accountability and data representation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider the role of government in regulating the use of AI algorithms like COMPAS. What policies could help reduce bias?

💡 Hint: Focus on how oversight and regulation improve fairness.

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