Why Randomness Matters for Fairness
摘要
Generative AI (GenAI) has increased human acceptance towards randomized AI output, maybe trusting random responses to ethical dilemmas. We argue that randomization is relevant in AI decision-making for three main reasons: (1) From a machine learning (ML) perspective, randomized classifiers can also be optimal in the sense of minimizing error in unseen instances. (2) From a game-theory standpoint, randomization is the only approach to obtain a Nash Equlibira (optimal strategy) in some settings. (3) Randomization aligns with responsible AI (RAI) principles and emerging AI regulations, supporting fairness, while also offering transparency, thereby fostering accountability.