"What can artificial intelligence teach us about fairness?" - Storybench

Artificial intelligence is becoming a central part of people's lives, even if they don't realize it. So many everyday functions have an artificial intelligence component – from auto-correct on text messages to map routes, from home loan approvals to Netflix suggestions. But while that may sound innovative, questions of "fairness" have arisen. For example, when it comes to home mortgages, white males tend to be approved more often and get lower interest rates, compared with others. But is it fair for that group to get an advantage over others?