Data Ethics in Tech:Bias, Transparency, and Responsibility
Data Ethics in Tech:Bias, Transparency, and Responsibility Data ethics matters in every tech product. When teams handle data well, products feel fair, trustworthy, and safe. Poor data practices can surprise users, harm people, and erode trust. This article explains bias, transparency, and responsibility in clear, practical terms. Bias often hides in data. If a dataset reflects past decisions, a model can repeat those patterns. This can affect hiring tools, credit scores, or health suggestions. A simple fix is to test for different groups and keep humans involved in important choices. Example: a resume screen trained on historical hires might prefer one gender. Actions include using diverse data, testing for disparate impact, and adding human review for risky decisions. ...