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Bias Audit

Structured evaluation of an AI system's outputs across protected groups to detect discrimination. NYC Local Law 144 mandates one annually for automated employment decision tools. Methodology varies — common approaches include disparate-impact ratio testing, equal-opportunity analysis, and counterfactual fairness assessment.

Framework references

  • NYC LL 144
  • NIST AI 1270

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