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Addressing Algorithmic Bias in AI-Driven Customer Management

Shahriar Akter, Yogesh Dwivedi Orcid Logo, Kumar Biswas, Katina Michael, Ruwan J. Bandara, Shahriar Sajib

Journal of Global Information Management, Volume: 29, Issue: 6, Pages: 1 - 27

Swansea University Author: Yogesh Dwivedi Orcid Logo

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Research on AI has gained momentum in recent years. Many scholars and practitioners increasingly highlight the dark sides of AI, particularly related to algorithm bias. This study elucidates situations in which AI-enabled analytics systems make biased decisions against customers based on gender, rac...

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ISSN: 1062-7375 1533-7995
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description Research on AI has gained momentum in recent years. Many scholars and practitioners increasingly highlight the dark sides of AI, particularly related to algorithm bias. This study elucidates situations in which AI-enabled analytics systems make biased decisions against customers based on gender, race, religion, age, nationality or socioeconomic status. Based on a systematic literature review, this research proposes two approaches (i.e., a priori and post-hoc) to overcome such biases in customer management. As part of a priori approach, the findings suggest scientific, application, stakeholder and assurance consistencies. With regard to the post-hoc approach, the findings recommend six steps: bias identification, review of extant findings, selection of the right variables, responsible and ethical model development, data analysis and action on insights. Overall, this study contributes to the ethical and responsible use of AI applications.
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