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Equality of opportunity

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TL;DR. A fairness metric ensuring a model's positive predictions are equally accurate across different sensitive groups.

Technical Definition

A fairness metric ensuring a model's positive predictions are equally accurate across different sensitive groups.

How it works

Equality of opportunity is a fairness criterion that requires a machine learning model to have the same true positive rate for all subgroups defined by a sensitive attribute. In simpler terms, if the model predicts a positive outcome, the likelihood of that prediction being correct should be consistent across different groups. This focuses on fairness for those who should receive the positive outcome.

Related Concepts

  • Fairness — The principle that AI systems should treat individuals and groups equitably.
  • Bias (ethics/fairness) — Unfair prejudice or favoritism towards certain groups or things, which can influence data, system design, and user interactions.
  • Responsible AI (RAI) — A holistic framework encompassing the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI, promoting trustworthy and beneficial systems.

Further Reading

  • Google ML Glossary