Crowdsourcing Has a Number of Benefits, but Problems Include the Potential

question 41

Essay

Crowdsourcing has a number of benefits, but problems include the potential for bias and discrimination. How can crowdsourced ratings also reflect the crowd's bias and reinforce discrimination.

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Definitions:

Device Manager

A Windows system utility that allows users to view and control the hardware attached to the computer.

Hardware Devices

Physical components or parts of a computer system such as the CPU, keyboard, and printer.

Defragmenting

The process of reorganizing the data on a disk drive to put fragmented files back together, improving the system's efficiency and speed.

Optimizing

The process of making something as effective, perfect, or functional as possible, often used in contexts like software development, business strategies, and manufacturing.