Essays about: "algorithmic awareness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words algorithmic awareness.

  1. 1. “One can imagine one’s making a conscious choice” : AI and algorithmic awareness among Swedish public librarians

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för ABM, digitala kulturer samt förlags- och bokmarknadskunskap

    Author : Ben Hogan; [2023]
    Keywords : Library; Information; Library and Information Studies; algorithms; AI; algorithmic awareness; algorithmic imaginary; infrastructure theory; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : In this thesis I provide insight into how librarians at public libraries perceive, understand, and interact with algorithms and AI in relation to their profession. My main focus lies in how librarians’ perceptions of algorithms and AI ultimately shape their actions. READ MORE

  3. 2. What do we talk about when we talk about algorithmic literacy? : A scoping review

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Melanie Augustinus; [2022]
    Keywords : algorithmic literacy; information literacy; algorithms; media literacy; digital literacy; algorithm awareness;

    Abstract : Problem formulation, goal and objectives: Algorithms are ubiquitous in digital society, yet complex to understand and often hidden. Algorithmic literacy can be a useful concept when educating and empowering users. However, it is not uniformly defined or used, and the state of knowledge is unclear. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Cost of Algorithmic decisions : A Systematic Literature Review

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Annalena Erhard; [2021]
    Keywords : automated decision; data-driven decision; cost drivers; cost analysis; ai;

    Abstract : Decisions have been automated since the early days. Ever since the rise of AI, ML and DataAnalytics, algorithmic decision-making has experienced a boom time. Nowadays, using AI withina company is said to be critical to the success of a company. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mitigating algorithmic bias in Artificial Intelligence systems

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Matematiska institutionen

    Author : Johanna Fyrvald; [2019]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; AI; algorithmic bias; disruptive technology;

    Abstract : Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly used in society to make decisions that can have direct implications on human lives; credit risk assessments, employment decisions and criminal suspects predictions. As public attention has been drawn towards examples of discriminating and biased AI systems, concerns have been raised about the fairness of these systems. READ MORE

  6. 5. Towards algorithmic Experience : Redesigning Facebook’s News Feed

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Oscar Alvarado; [2017]
    Keywords : algorithms; algorithmic experience; user experience; research through design;

    Abstract : Algorithms currently have direct implications in our democracies and societies, but they also define mostly all our daily activities as users, defining our decisions and promoting different behaviors. In this context, it is necessary to define and think about how to design the different implications that these algorithms have from a user centered perspective, particularly in social media platforms that have such relevance in our information sources and flow. READ MORE