In AWS responsible-AI terminology, what is the difference between bias and fairness?
Choose one.
Bias is the systematic error; fairness is the equitable outcome you reach by removing it.
AWS frames bias as a systematic error that skews results for or against groups, usually from skewed data, while fairness is the goal of equitable treatment. The other options reverse the pair, equate them, or invent scope limits that do not exist.
- Define bias: a systematic, unfair error favoring or disfavoring groups.
- Define fairness: the goal of treating individuals and groups equitably.
- Relate them: remove bias to achieve fairness.
Exam tip: Bias is the flaw; fairness is the goal reached by removing it.
Responsible AI: Bias, Fairness, and Amazon Bedrock Guardrails — the lesson that teaches this.