Faculty Seminar Series 4
The fourth Faculty Seminar Session (FSS 04) 23 was held on 11th October 2023 in the Learning Gallery 4 of LIBA. Dr. Ramasubramaniam explained the topic A Prescriptive Approach to Machine Learning Algorithm Selection Using Fairness Considerations. He delved deeply into the intersection of machine learning algorithms and fairness considerations, with a primary focus on promoting equitable algorithmic decision-making and highlighting the urgency of addressing biases in algorithms, particularly in sensitive areas like predictive sentencing using tools such as COMPAS. The seminar introduced a groundbreaking prescriptive approach employing objective metrics and a linear combination of fairness metrics to eliminate subjectivity, aiding decision-makers in navigating the complexities of fairness considerations.