Ethical AI in Big Data: Challenges in Bias, Fairness, and Transparency
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https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST25121220Keywords:
Ethical AI, Big Data, Algorithmic Bias, Fairness, Transparency, Explainable AI, Responsible AI, Algorithmic AuditingAbstract
The proliferation of artificial intelligence systems in big data environments has introduced unprecedented ethical challenges across various sectors including healthcare, finance, and social media platforms. This research examines the critical issues of algorithmic bias, fairness constraints, and transparency requirements in AI-driven big data applications. Through comprehensive analysis of existing frameworks and emerging solutions, this study identifies key technical and policy-based approaches to mitigate ethical concerns. The research proposes an integrated framework combining algorithmic auditing, explainable AI techniques, and regulatory compliance mechanisms to address bias detection, fairness optimization, and transparency enhancement. Implementation results demonstrate significant improvements in ethical AI deployment across three case studies involving financial credit scoring, healthcare diagnosis systems, and social media content moderation. The findings reveal that combining technical solutions with robust governance frameworks can reduce algorithmic bias by up to 67% while maintaining system performance. This work contributes to the growing body of knowledge on responsible AI deployment and provides practical guidelines for organizations implementing ethical AI systems in big data environments.
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