Study: Algorithms Used by Universities to Predict Student Success May Be Racially Biased
Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA Open. Read more
Study Uncovers Racial Bias in University Admissions and Decision-Making AI Algorithms The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, July 22, 2024
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