EPISODE · Sep 21, 2016 · 1H 2M
278 RR Consequences of an Insightful Algorithm with Carina C Zona
from Ruby Rogues · host Charles M Wood
0:45 - Introducing Carina C. ZonaWebsitePersonal TwitterCallback WomenWe So Crafty2:10 - Coding consequencesRubyConf 2015 Keynote: “Consequences of an Insightful Algorithm”SlidesCode Newbies discussion6:00 - Examples of consequencesFlickr Deep LearningGoogle Photo10:50 - Data quality theories14:05 - Preventable Mistakes and Algorithmic Transparency17:30 - Predictive Policing and Biased Data“The Reality of Crime-Fighting Algorithms”“Machine Bias”22:07 - Coder ResponsibilityMechanical TurkGoogle Crowdsource App“Social Network Nextdoor Moves To Block Racial Profiling Online”“raceAhead: How Nextdoor Reduced Racist Postings Using Empathy”31:35 - Algorithm triggersEric Meyer: “Inadvertent Algorithmic Cruelty”37:20 - Fixing a mistake40:15 - Trusting humans versus trusting machinesFacebook Trending Topics Article on leaked documentsFormer contractor’s experienceTrending topic mistakes44:30 - Considering social consequences47:30 - Confronting the uncomfortable50:30 - Fitbit Example“How Data From Wearable Tech Can Be Used Against You In A Court Of Law”“This chicken breast has a surprisingly healthy heart rate, considering it’s dead”OSFeels 2016 Talk by Emily Gorcenski with chicken examplePicks: 99 Bottles by Sandi Metz (David) Vivaldi Browser (Saron) Magnetic Sticky Notes (Saron) Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Sam) Ruby Remote Conf Recordings (Charles) Rails Remote Conf (Charles) Webinars (Charles) Books by Howard Zinn (Corina)On Food and Cooking by Harold McGeeSpecial Guest: Carina C Zona. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ruby-rogues--6102073/support.
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0:45 - Introducing Carina C. ZonaWebsitePersonal TwitterCallback WomenWe So Crafty2:10 - Coding consequencesRubyConf 2015 Keynote: “Consequences of an Insightful Algorithm”SlidesCode Newbies discussion6:00 - Examples of consequencesFlickr Deep LearningGoogle Photo10:50 - Data quality theories14:05 - Preventable Mistakes and Algorithmic Transparency17:30 - Predictive Policing and Biased Data“The Reality of Crime-Fighting Algorithms”“Machine Bias”22:07 - Coder ResponsibilityMechanical TurkGoogle Crowdsource App“Social Network Nextdoor Moves To Block Racial Profiling Online”“raceAhead: How Nextdoor Reduced Racist Postings Using Empathy”31:35 - Algorithm triggersEric Meyer: “Inadvertent Algorithmic Cruelty”37:20 - Fixing a mistake40:15 - Trusting humans versus trusting machinesFacebook Trending Topics Article on leaked documentsFormer contractor’s experienceTrending topic mistakes44:30 - Considering social consequences47:30 - Confronting the uncomfortable50:30 - Fitbit Example“How Data From Wearable Tech Can Be Used Against You In A Court Of Law”<a...
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