The Disparate Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning

In this episode, Brattle Senior Associate Shastri Sandy discusses a recent article about how AI might lead to unintentional discrimination with his co-author, Christine Polek. They review the evolving landscape of AI regulations and the uncertainties surrounding them, both in the United States and globally. Using real-world examples, their research highlights instances where AI models lead to outcomes of unintentional discrimination against certain groups or protected classes in business decisions in markets such as credit, employment, healthcare, and housing.

The article referenced in this episode can be found here.

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