Model Optimization

Read about bias on the web by Ricardo Baeza Yates:

Baeza-Yates, Ricardo. (2018). Bias on the web. Communications of the ACM.

Then, notice that we know that our data sources are the basis of all of our optimization problems. Answer the following:

1. Who are we optimizing for?
2. Why should we be concerned that we are building systems in response to the people who create the most text on the web?
3. What are the potential effects of biases in internet data sources? Does this bias negatively impact some populations more than others? If so, whom and in which ways?

Do you think we should attempt to remediate these biases, and if so, do you have any ideas for steps that can be taken? Or do you think that remediation should not be a focus for data researchers?