- Biased computer software design
- Biased computerized information displays
Background
The discriminatory design of information systems emerged as a global concern in the late 20th century, when researchers and advocacy groups began documenting systemic biases embedded in software, databases, and algorithms. High-profile cases—such as racially biased facial recognition and exclusionary digital services—drew international attention, prompting interdisciplinary studies and policy debates. Over time, the problem’s significance has grown with the proliferation of digital technologies, revealing persistent inequities across sectors and societies.
Incidence
Two American airlines were rigging their computerized reservation systems, on which travel agency business is dependent, so that their flight information received more display-screen prominence than competitors' flights.
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(D) Detailed problems
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Subject
- Communication » Exhibitions
- Cybernetics » Systems
- Design » Design
- Informatics, classification » Informatics
- Information » Information
- Societal problems » Imbalances
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English
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D7450
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11474500
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139907
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Last update
May 19, 2022