A Systematic Review of Fairness in Artificial Intelligence Algorithms

Khensani Xivuri, Hossana Twinomurinzi

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Abstract

Despite being the fastest-growing field because of its ability to enhance competitive advantage, there are concerns about the inherent fairness in Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. In this study, a systematic review was performed on AI and the fairness of AI algorithms. 47 articles were reviewed for their focus, method of research, sectors, practices, and location. The key findings, summarized in a table, suggest that there is a lack of formalised AI terminology and definitions which subsequently results in contrasting views of AI algorithmic fairness. Most of the research is conceptual and focused on the technical aspects of narrow AI, compared to general AI or super AI. The public services sector is the target of most research, particularly criminal justice and immigration, followed by the health sector. AI algorithmic fairness is currently more focused on the technical and social/human aspects compared to the economic aspects. There was very little research from Asia, Middle East, Oceania, and Africa. The study makes suggestions for further research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResponsible AI and Analytics for an Ethical and Inclusive Digitized Society - 20th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society, I3E 2021, Proceedings
EditorsDenis Dennehy, Anastasia Griva, Nancy Pouloudi, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Ilias Pappas, Ilias Pappas, Matti Mantymaki
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages271-284
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9783030854461
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event20th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society, I3E 2021 - Galway, Ireland
Duration: 1 Sept 20213 Sept 2021

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume12896 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference20th IFIP WG 6.11 Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society, I3E 2021
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityGalway
Period1/09/213/09/21

Keywords

  • AI
  • Algorithms
  • Bias
  • Ethics
  • Fairness
  • Machine learning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • General Computer Science

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