Prospect

How to make better algorithms: start with the people who train the machines

I first learned about AI and bias in 2016 from my then-Masters student Joy Buolamwini. She was constructing a digital “Aspire mirror” that would blend the image of her face with that of one of her ...
BBC

What is an algorithm?

Algorithms are one of the four cornerstones of Computer Science. An algorithm is a plan, a set of step-by-step instructions to solve a problem. If you can tie shoelaces, make a cup of tea, get dressed ...
The Independent

Here’s how we can protect ourselves from the hidden algorithms that influence our lives

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter In political terms, 2016 has been a year of ...
BBC

What is an algorithm?

An algorithm is a list of rules to follow in order to complete a task or solve a problem. The steps in an algorithm need to be in the right order. Think about an algorithm for getting dressed in the ...