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Machine Learning and Human Values

by Christian, Brian

Book - 2020

How do we ensure that AI is kept in alignment with human values and objectives? It’s not a simple or easy task. Christian traces AI development from its s...Show more How do we ensure that AI is kept in alignment with human values and objectives? It’s not a simple or easy task. Christian traces AI development from its symbolic roots to current machine learning practices while exploring ethical issues in the development of these systems. Show less

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Weapons of Math Destruction

How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy

by O'Neil, Cathy

Book - 2016

The algorithmic computations that back AI technologies are not neutral. This book illustrates the many choices that are made in the design of these systems.  Also available as an eBook and downloadable audiobook. The algorithmic computations that back AI technologies are not neutral. This book illustrates the many choices that are made in the design of these systems.  Also available as an eBook and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Algorithms of Oppression

How Search Engines Reinforce Racism

by Noble, Safiya Umoja

Book - 2018

Search engines are not objective tools. Nobles shows how bias is encoded into search engines and the detrimental impacts this can have especially for Black women and girls. Search engines are not objective tools. Nobles shows how bias is encoded into search engines and the detrimental impacts this can have especially for Black women and girls. Show less

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Race After Technology

Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code

by Benjamin, Ruha

Book - 2019

Explores the inequitable history that informs technologies and how digital technologies can contribute to and reinforce discriminatory outcomes for people of colour. Explores the inequitable history that informs technologies and how digital technologies can contribute to and reinforce discriminatory outcomes for people of colour. Show less

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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

The Fight for A Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

by Zuboff, Shoshana

Book - 2019

The business model of the internet is driven by the capture of human behavioural data. Zuboff walks readers through the history of surveillance capitalism...Show more The business model of the internet is driven by the capture of human behavioural data. Zuboff walks readers through the history of surveillance capitalism, how it’s shaped our modern world and why we should be concerned. Also available as an eBook and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Data-ism

The Revolution Transforming Decision Making, Consumer Behavior, and Almost Everything Else

by Lohr, Steve

Book - 2015

Big Data is a necessary component in the construction of AI systems. This book focuses on how datasets are constructed and used at scale. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Big Data is a necessary component in the construction of AI systems. This book focuses on how datasets are constructed and used at scale. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Automating Inequality

How High-tech Tools Profile, Police, and Punish the Poor

by Eubanks, Virginia

Book - 2018

A “pull no punches” look at how vulnerable communities are often the experimental test subjects for new technologies. Eubanks explores the use of AI syste...Show more A “pull no punches” look at how vulnerable communities are often the experimental test subjects for new technologies. Eubanks explores the use of AI systems in the social services sector and their often devastating, heart-breaking results. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Invisible Women

Data Bias in A World Designed for Men

by Criado-Perez, Caroline

Book - 2019

It’s shocking to find out that there is a lack of quality research and data about women! Not having good data creates its own biases and problems especial...Show more It’s shocking to find out that there is a lack of quality research and data about women! Not having good data creates its own biases and problems especially as we move towards the increased application of data-driven technologies like AI. Also available as an eBook and downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Rebooting AI

Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust

by Marcus, Gary F.

Book - 2019

Not everyone believes that modern machine learning practices and deep learning are the future of AI. Gary Marcus provides a counterpoint to current “AI boosterism”. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Not everyone believes that modern machine learning practices and deep learning are the future of AI. Gary Marcus provides a counterpoint to current “AI boosterism”. Also available as a downloadable audiobook. Show less

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Genius Makers

The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World

by Metz, Cade

Book - 2021

The people who make technology get to shape it. Metz provides a fascinating look at the people who have shaped modern AI. Also available as an eBook. The people who make technology get to shape it. Metz provides a fascinating look at the people who have shaped modern AI. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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EPL is thrilled to host Open Data Day 2023! Join us for an afternoon of engaging presentations and discussions as we hear from local open data experts and...Show more EPL is thrilled to host Open Data Day 2023! Join us for an afternoon of engaging presentations and discussions as we hear from local open data experts and enthusiasts. Presenters will share thoughtful insights, eye-opening data-sets, and provide great strategies and tips for engaging with open data. You may bring your own laptop or device to follow along, but it is not necessary. Register here! Show less

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