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Algorithms shape many aspects of our society, some minor, and some critical. Credit ratings, employability screening, criminal sentencing, are all influenced by algorithms. It's important to question the assumptions behind those algorithms. Cathy O’Neil, Meredith Broussard, and Solon Barocas led a discussion about the importance of questioning the algorithms that influence so much of our reality. The event was the first in a series sponsored by DataKind, Microsoft Tech and Civic Engagement, and hosted by Civic Hall. Visual notes created by Jonny Goldstein using an iPad and the Paper app.
More students will have access to in-demand programs as 3,000 more technology-relevant spaces become available in the public post-secondary education system.
Spaces will include a range of areas, including cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, life sciences, creative tech, clean tech and agritech.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/28731
#droidconUK. Skills Matter Presents Droidcon London 2016, Thursday, 27th - Friday, 28th October at Business Design Centre, London, skillsmatter.com/conferences/7411-droidcon-london-2016. Images copyright www.edtelling.com
Presented by O’Reilly and Cloudera, Strata + Hadoop World focuses on how to put big data, cutting-edge data science, and new business fundamentals to work.
Presented by O’Reilly and Cloudera, Strata + Hadoop World focuses on how to put big data, cutting-edge data science, and new business fundamentals to work.