Algorithm Bias

Definitions

1. Systematic unfairness or skew in algorithmic outcomes caused by data, objectives, assumptions, or deployment context. In tech culture the term often appears in discussions about fairness, discrimination, and the social effects of automated systems.

   In plain English: Bias or unfairness built into an algorithm's behavior or outcomes.

   Example: "The hiring tool was reviewed for algorithm bias after it consistently ranked certain candidate backgrounds lower without a clear job-related reason."

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