It seems to me that boosting accuracy is the only fair thing to do.
What was actually being compared in putting the models together was projection of accuracy, which as an estimate should not be confused with actual results... as the article eventually got around to pointing out.
When weighing guesswork against fairness, I agree with the decision to favor fairness, especially considering that the decision to grant bail has nothing whatsoever to do with a person's actual guilt or innocence- they have been charged, but not yet tried.
What was actually being compared in putting the models together was projection of accuracy, which as an estimate should not be confused with actual results... as the article eventually got around to pointing out.
When weighing guesswork against fairness, I agree with the decision to favor fairness, especially considering that the decision to grant bail has nothing whatsoever to do with a person's actual guilt or innocence- they have been charged, but not yet tried.