Module 1.1.1 · Phase 1 Diagnosis · Step 1.1 Mandate & ScopeCore
Call to Action
Why does fairness matter here, and why now?
Sets out why fairness matters before any analysis begins, as a read-only briefing for sponsors and the board.
What it does
It covers why there is no single definition of fairness, where harm enters across the machine learning lifecycle, documented cases and why the issue is urgent now. There is nothing to fill in, and it closes with actions for management.
Why it matters
This step formally initiates the fairness assessment by defining the system under review, its intended use, and the organizational mandate for assessing fairness. It establishes accountability, clarifies which decisions and populations are in scope, and documents success criteria, ensuring fairness is treated as a governed obligation rather than an optional analysis.
Where it sits
- Mandate & Scope
- Business & Policy
- Context & Risk
- Fairness Gap Confirmation
- Call to Action
- Data Ingestion & Profiling
- Setup Context
How to use it
In the Fairness Navigator Beta
Work through the steps in order. Several modules open from the Navigator's steps and hand their results back.
On its own Live
Open 1.1.1 from the platform's Modules page and run it when your project needs it. Work is saved with the assessment.
After a Pulse reading Live
Start with a fast first read, then go deeper with the modules where it points.