Matthew Gonzalez | Searcharxiv

arXiv2025

Measuring Data Quality for Project Lighthouse

In this paper, we first situate the challenges for measuring data quality under Project Lighthouse in the broader academic context. We then discuss in detail the three core data quality metrics we use for measurement--two of which extend prior academic work. Using those data quality metrics as examples, we propose a framework, based on machine learning classification, for empirically justifying the choice of data quality metrics and their associated minimum thresholds. Finally we outline how these methods enable us to rigorously meet the principle of data minimization when analyzing potential experience gaps under Project Lighthouse, which we term quantitative data minimization.

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arXiv2025

Core Mondrian: Basic Mondrian beyond k-anonymity

We present Core Mondrian, a scalable extension of the Original Mondrian partition-based anonymization algorithm. A modular strategy layer supports k-anonymity, allowing new privacy models to be added easily. A hybrid recursive/queue execution engine exploits multi-core parallelism while maintaining deterministic output. Utility-preserving enhancements include NaN-pattern pre-partitioning, metric-driven cut scoring, and dynamic suppression budget management. Experiments on the 48k-record UCI ADULT dataset and synthetically scaled versions up to 1M records achieve lower Discernibility Metric scores than Original Mondrian for numeric quasi-identifier sets while parallel processing delivers up to 4x speedup vs. sequential Core Mondrian. Core Mondrian enables privacy-compliant equity analytics at production scale.

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arXiv2024

FairAIED: Navigating Fairness, Bias, and Ethics in Educational AI Applications

The integration of AI in education holds immense potential for personalizing learning experiences and transforming instructional practices. However, AI systems can inadvertently encode and amplify biases present in educational data, leading to unfair or discriminatory outcomes. As researchers have sought to understand and mitigate these biases, a growing body of work has emerged examining fairness in educational AI. These studies, though expanding rapidly, remain fragmented due to differing assumptions, methodologies, and application contexts. Moreover, existing surveys either focus on algorithmic fairness without an educational setting or emphasize educational methods while overlooking fairness. To this end, this survey provides a comprehensive systematic review of algorithmic fairness within educational AI, explicitly bridging the gap between technical fairness research and educational applications. We integrate multiple dimensions, including bias sources, fairness definitions, mitigation strategies, evaluation resources, and ethical considerations, into a harmonized, education-centered framework. In addition, we explicitly examine practical challenges such as censored or partially observed learning outcomes and the persistent difficulty in quantifying and managing the trade-off between fairness and predictive utility, enhancing the applicability of fairness frameworks to real-world educational AI systems. Finally, we outline an emerging pathway toward fair AI-driven education and by situating these technologies and practical insights within broader educational and ethical contexts, this review establishes a comprehensive foundation for advancing fairness, accountability, and inclusivity in the field of AI education.

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