But wait! If many of the algorithm’s mistakes are obvious to any human with some common sense, then there is probably a process of algorithm+sanity check by a human, which will outperform even the algorithm. In which case, you yourself can volunteer for the sanity check role, and this should make you even more eager to use the algorithm.
(Yes, I’m vaguely aware of some research which shows that “sanity check by a human” often makes things worse. But let’s just suppose.)
I do think an algorithm-supported-human approach will probably beat at least an unassisted human, and I think a lot of people would be more comfortable with it than algorithm-alone. (As long as the final discretion belongs to a human, the worst fears are ameliorated.)
But wait! If many of the algorithm’s mistakes are obvious to any human with some common sense, then there is probably a process of algorithm+sanity check by a human, which will outperform even the algorithm. In which case, you yourself can volunteer for the sanity check role, and this should make you even more eager to use the algorithm.
(Yes, I’m vaguely aware of some research which shows that “sanity check by a human” often makes things worse. But let’s just suppose.)
I do think an algorithm-supported-human approach will probably beat at least an unassisted human, and I think a lot of people would be more comfortable with it than algorithm-alone. (As long as the final discretion belongs to a human, the worst fears are ameliorated.)