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Disentangling and Operationalizing AI Fairness at LinkedIn

Authors :
QuiƱonero-Candela, Joaquin
Wu, Yuwen
Hsu, Brian
Jain, Sakshi
Ramos, Jen
Adams, Jon
Hallman, Robert
Basu, Kinjal
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Operationalizing AI fairness at LinkedIn's scale is challenging not only because there are multiple mutually incompatible definitions of fairness but also because determining what is fair depends on the specifics and context of the product where AI is deployed. Moreover, AI practitioners need clarity on what fairness expectations need to be addressed at the AI level. In this paper, we present the evolving AI fairness framework used at LinkedIn to address these three challenges. The framework disentangles AI fairness by separating out equal treatment and equitable product expectations. Rather than imposing a trade-off between these two commonly opposing interpretations of fairness, the framework provides clear guidelines for operationalizing equal AI treatment complemented with a product equity strategy. This paper focuses on the equal AI treatment component of LinkedIn's AI fairness framework, shares the principles that support it, and illustrates their application through a case study. We hope this paper will encourage other big tech companies to join us in sharing their approach to operationalizing AI fairness at scale, so that together we can keep advancing this constantly evolving field.

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2306.00025
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1145/3593013.3594075