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Algorithms and Fairness: What are the limits of predictive algorithms in public policy

16 May 2018

Algorithms derived from big data are increasingly being used to inform resource allocation decisions across the public sector...

Date: Wednesday 6 June 2018, h.13:00–17:00 

Where: Room G01, UCL Institute of Health Informatics, 222  Euston Road, London NW1 2DA  

Organising committee: Dr Julie George, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, UCL Institute of Health Informatics; Dr Henry Potts, Senior Lecturer, UCL Institute of Health Informatics; Professor Sofia Olhede, Director of the UCL Big Data Institute

Algorithms derived from big data are increasingly being used to inform resource allocation decisions across the public sector. But can we ensure that machine-generated decisions are fair towards different population groups? If not, then their use might widen social inequalities or breach equality laws. In this half-day workshop, funded by UCL Grand Challenges, we will be exploring the technical, ethical and legal issues around the use of predictive algorithms in resource allocation. 

This wide-ranging and multidisciplinary event will bring together interested parties from within and beyond UCL. The format will include invited talks and group discussion, appropriate for academics, policy makers and doctoral students. 

For further information and to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/algorithms-and-fairness-what-are-the-limits-of-predictive-algorithms-in-public-policy-tickets-46068849168