A Gateway to Trustworthy AI: Using Visual Analytics to Unmask Coincidental Correlations
- 2024-05-02 (Thu.), 10:30 AM
- Auditorium, B1F, Institute of Statistical Science;The tea reception will be held at 10:10.
- Online live streaming through Cisco Webex will be available.
- Prof. Yu-Ru Lin
- School of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh
Abstract
In the realm of machine learning and data-driven decision-making, the risk of spurious and biased associations poses significant challenges to the integrity and reliability of AI systems. In this talk, I will introduce how visual analytic designs can empower data practitioners in navigating these complex issues. First, through a human-in-the-loop workflow, we tackle the problem of AI blindspots in classification models, where key patterns are often missed or misleading. Our design offers visually interpretable statistical methods to quantify and understand concept associations. It also includes debiasing techniques to address misleading patterns in data. Second, we tackle Simpson's Paradox, a phenomenon where associations in data appear contradictory at different levels of aggregation, leading to cognitive confusion and incorrect interpretations. Our design offers an intuitive causal analysis framework and a human-centric workflow, enabling users to identify, understand, and prevent spurious associations, leading to more accountable causal decision-making. Together, these design frameworks contribute to making AI more trustworthy, offering robust tools for overcoming the challenges of spurious and biased associations in machine learning through advanced visual analytics.
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