COSC 410A Society Reflection
COSC 410A Society Reflection
Introduction
As machine learning practitioners, it is important that we engage with the societal consequences of our work. You will write a 1-2 page “Society Reflection” paper that reflects on the relationship between current technologies and society.
What to submit
A 1-2 page paper on the gradescope. Prior to writing your paper, develop answers to the following parts. Your final paper should synthesize the findings from the parts.
Part 1
Find a news article that discusses advances in machine learning and it’s relationship to society. Some examples include:
- There is Racial Divide in Speech-Recognition Systems, Researchesr Say
- Unmasking the bias in facial recognition algorithms
If you are having trouble finding articles, or are finding articles that are behind a paywall, talk to me.
Part 2
Identify the central issue being highlighted in the article you selected. What concrete technology is implicated? What are the concrete harms? What are some possible remedies, extending beyond the article? How should theses findings influence the practice of machine learning?