https://msucerl.org/cmse101/tags/week-3/Recent content in Week 3 on AI and Society CourseHugoen-usTue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/assignments/week-03/Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/assignments/week-03/<h2 id="week-3-assignment-bias-case-study-analysis">Week 3 Assignment: Bias Case Study Analysis</h2> <p><strong>Due:</strong> End of Week 3 | <strong>Format:</strong> Written analysis | <strong>Length:</strong> 600-800 words</p> <hr> <h2 id="-assignment-overview">📝 Assignment Overview</h2> <p>Select a real-world case of algorithmic bias and conduct a deep analysis of what went wrong, why, and what could have been done differently.</p> <hr> <h2 id="-instructions">📋 Instructions</h2> <h3 id="case-study-selection">Case Study Selection</h3> <p>Choose one of these cases or propose your own:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Amazon Hiring Algorithm</strong> — Gender discrimination in recruitment</li> <li><strong>COMPAS Recidivism Tool</strong> — Bias in criminal risk assessment</li> <li><strong>Facial Recognition Bias</strong> — Misidentification by race/gender</li> <li><strong>Apple Card Algorithm</strong> — Gender discrimination in credit decisions</li> <li><strong>Automated Resume Screening</strong> — Discrimination by name/background</li> <li>Your choice (get instructor approval)</li> </ul> <h3 id="analysis-600-800-words">Analysis (600-800 words)</h3> <p>Address each section:</p>