Public Attitudes Toward Computer Algorithms

Americans express broad concerns over the fairness and effectiveness of computer programs making important decisions in people’s lives according to Pwe Research. This skepticism spans several dimensions. At a broad level, 58% of Americans feel that computer programs will always reflect some level of human bias – although 40% think these programs can be designed in a way that is bias-free. Read more at Pew Research.

Do you trust algorithmic decision-making?

Yes
Good question, I've never thought about it
I'm not sure
No, it's completely unfair and biased

View Results

Loading ...

How robots could help bridge the elder-care gap

Congrats on the new baby. Would you like a DNA screening test?

THERE’S AN UNCONSCIOUS BIAS IN VIRTUAL MEETINGS. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN AVOID IT

News, Data and Polling

The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-2019) Outbreak: Amplification of Public Health Consequences by Media Exposure
As public health officials seek to contain the virus and mitigate the deleterious effects on worldwide population health, a related threat has emerged: global media exposure to the crisis.

One in four remote workers want to return to workplace once restrictions are lifted
With such a large share of the U.S. workforce converting to remote work, the question is what happens next as businesses incrementally reopen and start inviting (or, in some cases, requiring) workers to return.

Half of remote workers say that if it were up to them, they would continue to work from home because they prefer it.
With such a large share of the U.S. workforce converting to remote work, the question is what happens next as businesses incrementally reopen and start inviting (or, in some cases, requiring) workers to return.

Americans Give Higher Ratings to South Korea and Germany Than U.S. for Dealing With Coronavirus
U.S. adults give high marks to South Korea and Germany’s pandemic responses. In contrast, most believe China has done an only fair or poor job.

How to be a Better ally to Women on Zoom
Picture this: It's pre-pandemic and you're sitting in a work meeting. You've diligently prepared your notes and you're excited to present your ideas. Instead, you spend the entire meeting trying — and failing — to get a word in.

The Truth about Anti-White Discrimination - Scientific American
Many white Americans feel that discrimination against whites is on the rise. Experiments suggests otherwise

How Many Creationists Are There in America? - Scientific America
new survey shows the number can vary considerably depending how you ask questions about evolution

U.S. public has little confidence in social media companies to determine offensive content - Pew Research
A sizable majority of U.S. adults (66%) say social media companies have a responsibility to remove offensive content from their platforms, but just 31% have a great deal or fair amount of confidence in these companies to determine what offensive content s

How Religious Restrictions Around the World Have Changed Over a Decade - Pew Research
Government restrictions on religion have increased globally between 2007 and 2017 in all four categories studied: favoritism of religious groups, general laws and policies restricting religious freedom, harassment of religious groups, and limits on religi

U.S. Confidence in Organized Religion Remains Low - Gallup
Americans' confidence in the church or organized religion continues to erode, with 36% now saying they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in organized religion, establishing another new low point in Gallup's trend.

Public Attitudes Toward Computer Algorithms

Related Posts

AUTHOR: Editor

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Public Attitudes Toward Computer Algorithms

Related Posts

AUTHOR: Editor

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply Cancel reply