How to identify bias in Natural Language Processing
Author:
Hewett, F., & Nenno, S.
Published in:
Digital society blog
Year:
2021
Type:
Other publications
Why do translation programmes or chatbots on our computers often contain discriminatory tendencies towards gender or race? Here is an easy guide to understand how bias in natural language processing works. We explain why sexist technologies like search engines are not just an unfortunate coincidence.