#algorithmic-decision-making tag

The Oracle Paradox

Highly rational systems can become unintelligible, causing their outputs to function like prophecy and enabling mysticism to resurge.

Women in technology

fromBusiness Matters

2 months ago

AI bias risks locking women out of tech-driven economic growth, MPs warn

AI systems trained on biased historical data risk amplifying workplace gender inequality unless women gain greater representation in AI development and deployment.

EU data protection

fromprivacyinternational.org

4 months ago

International Migrants Day 2025 - A Year in Review

The UK Home Office's algorithmic processing of migrants' special-category personal data risks rights violations and demands ICO investigation and accountability.

US politics

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

7 months ago

Yes to California's "No Robo Bosses Act"

S.B.7 would limit employer use of automated decision systems in employment, require clear worker notice and disclosures, and protect workers from discriminatory algorithmic decisions.

fromComputerWeekly.com

8 months ago

ICO investigates lawfulness of algorithms used in immigration enforcement | Computer Weekly

The complaint filed on 18 August focuses on two algorithmic tools used for processing migrants' personal data, known as Identify and Prioritise Immigration Cases (IPIC) and Electronic Monitoring Review Tool (EMRT). The campaign group claims in a 94-page legal submission that the Home Office is using the tools in a way that limits human involvement in decision-making, and that "design nudges" encourage case workers to accept the tool's recommendations with little scrutiny.

Privacy technologies

fromLos Angeles Times

1 year ago

Commentary: She was wrongly snagged by Trump's word police. Now her medical research is down the drain

Acharya's research grant was terminated due to federal policy changes, highlighting concerns over political influence and algorithmic decision-making in scientific funding.

OMG science

fromwww.esquire.com

1 year ago

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Wants to Eliminate Parole with New Algorithm Tool

The new algorithmic scoring system has rendered many prisoners ineligible for parole, with about 13,000 individuals, nearly half of Louisiana's prison population, classified as moderate or high risk, significantly affecting their chances of reentry into society.

SF politics

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