CaseCast

Yasser Rahrovani

A podcast for discussing the gist of my class cases (for educational purposes). 

Episodes

  1. ML bias: Algorithms in the Courtroom!

    01/21/2025

    ML bias: Algorithms in the Courtroom!

    This podcast is for educational purposes. Recorded in collaboration with Professor Lauren Cipriano. Some references used:  Mehrabi, N., et al. (2019). A Survey on Bias and Fairness in Machine Learning. arXiv.Org. Suresh, H., & Guttag, J. V. (2021). A Framework for Understanding Sources of Harm throughout the Machine Learning Life Cycle. Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, 1–9. Northpointe, Inc. (2016). COMPAS risk scales: Demonstrating accuracy equity and predictive parity. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2998391-ProPublica-Commentary-Final-070616​Angwin, J. et al (2016). Machine bias. ProPublica.  https://www.propublica.org/article/machine-bias-risk-assessments-in-criminal-sentencingLarson, et al (2016). How we analyzed the COMPAS recidivism algorithm. ProPublica.  https://www.propublica.org/article/how-we-analyzed-the-compas-recidivism-algorithmCasadei, D. (2020). Predicting prison terms and parole. Retrieved from Downtown Publications: https://www.downtownpublications.com/single-post/2020/03/24/predicting-prison-terms-and-paroleDressel, J., & Farid, H. (2018). The accuracy, fairness, and limits of predicting recidivism. Science Advances, 4(1), eaao5580. Corbett-Davies et al (2016). A computer program used for bail and sentencing decisions was labeled biased against blacks. It’s actually not that clear. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/10/17/can-an-algorithm-be-racist-our-analysis-is-more-cautious-than-propublicas/Jackson, E., & Mendoza, C. (2020). Setting the record straight: What the COMPAS Core Risk and Need Assessment is and is not. Harvard Data Science Review. Thomas, S. (2023). The fairness fallacy: Northpointe and the COMPAS recidivism prediction algorithm (Unpublished undergraduate thesis). Institute for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia University​Angwin, J., . ProPublica responds to company’s critique of machine bias story. ProPublica. https://www.propublica.org/article/propublica-responds-to-companys-critique-of-machine-bias-story​Flores, A. W., et al. (2016). False positives, false negatives, and false analyses: A rejoinder to “Machine Bias: There’s software used across the country to predict future criminals. And it’s biased against blacks.” Federal Probation, 80(2), 38-42. https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/fed_probation_dec2016.pdf​Barry-Jester, A. M., et al.(2015). The new science of sentencing. The Marshall Project.  https://www.themarshallproject.org/2015/08/04/the-new-science-of-sentencingMusic sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwEU8dPYCvYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaTCOpbjcg​Ps: GenAI was used for editing and proofreading the script, helping to refine the content for clarity and coherence.

    43 min
  2. Fundamentals of AI for managers

    04/26/2024

    Fundamentals of AI for managers

    3rd edition: Sep 2025   This podcast is for educational purposes.  References:  Suresh, H., & Guttag, J. V. (2021). A Framework for Understanding Sources of Harm throughout the Machine Learning Life Cycle. Equity and Access in Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Optimization, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1145/3465416.3483305Raisch, S., & Krakowski, S. (2021). Artificial Intelligence and Management: The Automation–Augmentation Paradox: Academy of Management Review. Academy of Management Review, 46(1), 192–210. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2018.0072Berente, N., Gu, B., Recker, J., & Santhanam, R. (2021). Managing Artificial Intelligence. MIS Quarterly, 45(3), 1433–1450.https://www.thoughtspot.com/data-trends/ai/what-is-transformer-architecture-chatgpthttps://aws.amazon.com/what-is/artificial-intelligence/https://theconversation.com/what-is-machine-learning-76759https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-aihttps://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/an-executives-guide-to-aihttps://www.ibm.com/topics/artificial-intelligencehttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/mastercard-launches-gpt-like-ai-model-to-help-banks-detect-fraud.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/05/business/tesla-autopilot-lawsuits-safety.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/01/25/youtube-is-changing-its-algorithms-stop-recommending-conspiracies/https://www.cio.com/article/190888/5-famous-analytics-and-ai-disasters.htmlhttps://www.awavenavr.com/chatgpt-jailbreak-prompts/https://youtube.com/shorts/WstkiHTzYCA?si=UtZZ_zBnbUALggcRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kFeyegny4whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyhnHG5N2wEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20TAkcy3aBY&ab_channel=TheDailyShowMusic sources:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXJZaffKSrk& https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYhWsTXOHpc&

    23 min
  3. Approaches to innovation

    12/28/2023

    Approaches to innovation

    This podcast is for educational purposes. It will be used before my class on "Approaches to innovation." Sources that contributed to this podcast  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2001/03/05/the-trouble-with-frieshttps://jamesskiphansen.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/mcdonalds-french-fries-1966-style/https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/mcdonalds-reveals-beloved-fries-made/story?id=28382592https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/style/kitchen-renovation-design.htmlhttps://vipp.com/en-us/story/marie-moma-ushttps://lesdeux.de/blogs/lifestyle/extraordinary-design-never-goes-out-of-fashion-explore-the-vipp-shelterhttps://thebrandhopper.com/2023/08/27/exploring-the-swatch-groups-marketing-strategies-mix-4ps/#:~:text=The%20Swatch%20Group's%20goal%20was,affordable%2C%20and%20Swiss%2Dmade.&text=The%20Swatch%20brand%20was%20launched,a%20younger%20generation%20of%20consumers.https://www.mbaskool.com/marketing-mix/products/17660-swatch.htmlMoon Y. (2004). The Birth of The Swatch. 9-504-096. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/cases/Austin R. & Beyersdorfer D. (2004). Vipp A/S. 9-607-052. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/cases/Upton D. (2005). McDonald's Corporation. HBS No . 9-603-041. https://hbsp.harvard.edu/cases/Music sources https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/QdtLQHp7tP/https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/8vnBICk9vN/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjr3oYJ5wVohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4-HPhPYyMMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urPoCm28XHwIn this episode, ChatGPT was used for editing and proofreading the script, helping to refine the content for clarity and coherence.

    40 min

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A podcast for discussing the gist of my class cases (for educational purposes).