The unconscious attitudes, beliefs, or stereotypes we hold that have the power to affect our perceptions, actions, and decisions.
Implicit Bias
Automatically making an association or assumption based on one’s mental models and memories. Implicit bias can affect the following
How data is collected and classified.
How machine learning systems are designed and developed.
For example, when building a classifier to identify wedding photos, an engineer may use the presence of a white dress in a photo as a feature. However, white dresses have been customary only during certain eras and in certain cultures.