40 Algorithms Every Programmer Should Know

Understanding ethical considerations

Algorithmic solutions are mathematical formulations without hearts. It is the responsibility of the people responsible for developing algorithms to ensure that they conform to ethical sensitivities around the problem we are trying to solve. These ethical considerations of algorithms depend on the type of the algorithm.

For example, let's look into the following algorithms and their ethical considerations. Some examples of powerful algorithms for which careful ethical considerations are needed are as follows:

• Classification algorithms, when used on society, determine how individuals and groups are shaped and managed.

• Algorithms, when used in recommendation engines, can match resumes to job seekers, both ...