The auditors themselves also don’t have a clear reason to be as critical as necessary—especially if the company they’re auditing is the one writing the check. It’s a mistake to assume that analyzing algorithms is a purely mathematical process with an objectively correct answer—there are countless subjective choices in each specific audit. These choices can easily tip an audit towards a favorable view of the client. If there isn’t a market incentive or governmental backstop to prevent that, this will happen far more often than it should, and algorithmic auditing won’t be as effective. … [Read more...] about Independent auditors are struggling to hold AI companies accountable
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These crowdsourced maps will show exactly where surveillance cameras are watching
The NYPD’s own statistics show that it ran almost 10,000 facial recognition searches against its DAS database in 2019, leading to 2,510 “possible matches.” This may have been significantly understated. BuzzFeed News reported in February 2020 that the department had run more than 11,000 searches using the controversial Clearview AI technology. Clearview AI says it works with 600 law enforcement agencies in the U.S., and DataWorks Plus’s Face Plus technology is widely used by law enforcement agencies across the country. … [Read more...] about These crowdsourced maps will show exactly where surveillance cameras are watching
5 ways to ask your boss for more flexibility at work
According to a recent survey by Steelcase, where I am on the research team, people appreciated no commute, more time with their families, and greater autonomy and flexibility. Who doesn’t love to work in their fuzzy slippers with their little dog laying at their feet? But on a less positive note, people likewise experienced more isolation, slower decision-making, and less clarity around their responsibilities. And when people worked from home frequently and weren’t satisfied with the experience, they actually saw decreases in their productivity, engagement and innovation. … [Read more...] about 5 ways to ask your boss for more flexibility at work
Why taking up an ‘anti-expert mindset’ leads you to fresh ideas
IDENTIFY YOUR “KNOW-IT-ALL” CIRCUMSTANCES Study your typical work week and meeting schedule. What are the times when being the expert might be holding you or your team back? Then, take into account certain clues when a few of the following questions arise. Are there topics where you have unshakable convictions? Do you notice times when you feel like you want to fill in gaps in the conversation with your thoughts and ideas? Are there times when people reflexively look to you for decisions? These situations may be prime opportunities for you to take a backseat to instead lead with curiosity. … [Read more...] about Why taking up an ‘anti-expert mindset’ leads you to fresh ideas