Skip to content
AI Atlas
PaperActive

On the Societal Impact of Machine Learning

arxiv.org/abs/2510.23693

quality89

Updated 2 h ago · first seen 11 Sept 2026

paper_01M294FRVQ63GH4J5CYBN317V4

Published
11 Sept 2026
T1 · 2 h ago
arXiv
2510.23693
T1 · 2 h ago
Category
cs.LG
T1 · 2 h ago

Abstract

This PhD thesis investigates the societal impact of machine learning (ML). ML increasingly informs consequential decisions and recommendations, significantly affecting many aspects of our lives. As these data-driven systems are often developed without explicit fairness considerations, they carry the risk of discriminatory effects. The contributions in this thesis enable more appropriate measurement of fairness in ML systems, systematic decomposition of ML systems to anticipate bias dynamics, and effective interventions that reduce algorithmic discrimination while maintaining system utility. I conclude by discussing ongoing challenges and future research directions as ML systems, including generative artificial intelligence, become increasingly integrated into society. This work offers a foundation for ensuring that ML's societal impact aligns with broader social values.

Authors 1

Joachim Baumann

Specification

Official page

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

Arxiv announce type
replace

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

arXiv id
2510.23693

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

Categories
cs.LG, cs.AI, cs.CY

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

PDF

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

Primary category
cs.LG

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

Published
11 Sept 2026

Source:arXiv (Atom API + RSS)T1observed 2 h agohigh

Each value shows its source, tier and observation time. Conflicting claims are kept side by side and flagged — never averaged. How AI Atlas records facts →

Provenance

Attributed facts

9

Source tiers

T19

Freshest observation

2 h ago

Conflicts

None