The field of artificial intelligence is moving towards a greater emphasis on fairness, transparency, and accountability. Recent research has focused on developing methods to mitigate bias and ensure equitable outcomes in various applications, including healthcare, law, and urban planning. One of the key directions is the development of fairness-aware algorithms and frameworks that can detect and correct biases in data and models. Another important area of research is the development of transparent and explainable AI systems that can provide insights into their decision-making processes. Noteworthy papers in this regard include Urban-R1, which proposes a reinforcement learning-based framework to mitigate geospatial biases in urban general intelligence, and FairNet, which introduces a dynamic fairness correction framework to ensure fairness in machine learning models without compromising performance. Additionally, papers like Visibility Allocation Systems and Bias by Design? highlight the importance of considering fairness and transparency in the design and deployment of AI systems.
Advances in Fairness and Transparency in AI Systems
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Operationalising Extended Cognition: Formal Metrics for Corporate Knowledge and Legal Accountability
Visibility Allocation Systems: How Algorithmic Design Shapes Online Visibility and Societal Outcomes