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- Controling bias in machine learning: mitigating human influences on algorithmic decision-makingPublication . Piterman, MarcelIn this essay, it is assumed that every human being’s activity can be influenced by external circumstances that should not impact decision-making, the so-called biases. Cognitive biases were systematized in order to identify heuristic processes with the unconscious objective of reducing the complexity of tasks, which fatally lead to systematic logical errors. In addition, humans tend to obey an authoritative figure, even if the authority instructs them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience, as was found in the Milgram experiment where a very high proportion of people would fully obey the instructions given. So, when machine learning involves information provided by humans to algorithms, considering that this information may have been biased or subjected to personally conflicting instructions, ways of controlling the algorithmic results and the data initially provided by humans must be developed.
- Effectiveness of procedural agreements in securities lawPublication . Piterman, MarcelInvestment funds hold important economic and social significance as a savings model that complements state pensions and pension savings plans. The current trend of retail investors gathering to the capital markets is not only attributed to evolving market dynamics; it is also driven by individuals who lack the knowledge and time to thoroughly evaluate all the legal implications of their investments. Consequently, both the total amount of assets invested in funds and the number of individuals participating in investment funds will continue to surge. As a result, the increased participation in investment funds also raises the chances of civil litigation between the involved parties. So, my objective is to evaluate this potential development and its management through procedural agreements by studying the effectiveness of procedural agreements in Securities Law.