MIT D-Lab announces a
Convening on Exploring Fairness in Machine Learning
on August 21 and 22, 2019 at Ashesi University in Berekuso, Greater Accra Region, Ghana!
DAY 1
Challenges and opportunities of identifying and addressing bias in Machine Learning (ML) in international development
8:00 am ..... Buses depart from Accra Mall
10:00 am ..... Welcome and Introductions: Ayorkor Korsah, Ashesi University
10:30 am ..... Introduction: Aubra Anthony, USAID Center for Digital Development
10:45 am ..... Keynote Speech - Nyalleng Moorosi, Google AI / CSIR
11:30 am ..... Talk - Why Fairness in Machine Learning is Important: Amit Gandhi, MIT
12:15 pm ..... Lunch
1:30 pm ..... Panel – Ethical Implementation in On-going Projects
2:00 pm ..... Discussions – Challenges in Implementing Ethics
3:00 pm ..... Coffee break
3:30 pm ..... Talk - Ethical Use Framework: Mike Teodorescu, Boston College & MIT
4:15 pm ..... Lightning Talks
4:45 pm ..... Wrap-up
5:00 pm ..... Dinner
DAY 2
How to apply these concepts to real-world projects
Workshop led by Amit Gandhi and Mike Teodorescu
- Case studies and techniques for implementing fairness into algorithms
- Activities to help participants identify potential sources of unfairness and bias in their data
Note: Space for Day 2 is limited.
Learn more about the event and register here!
More information
Fairness, Bias, and Appropriate Use of Machine Learning
Contact
Kendra Leith, Associate Director for Research