Article WCKQ Racist algorithms: how Big Data makes bias seem objective

Racist algorithms: how Big Data makes bias seem objective

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Cory Doctorow
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The Ford Foundation's Michael Brennan discusses the many studies showing how algorithms can magnify bias -- like the prevalence of police background check ads shown against searches for black names. (more")

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