They can perpetuate discrimination from "summary" of Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O'Neil
Algorithms have the power to perpetuate discrimination. They are not unbiased or neutral; instead, they reflect the values and biases of their creators. When these algorithms are used in decision-making processes, they can reinforce and even exacerbate existing inequalities. For example, a hiring algorithm may be designed to filter out candidates based on certain criteria such as educational background or work experience. However, these criteria may disproportionately disadvantage certain groups, such as minorities or people from low-income backgrounds. As a result, the algorithm ends up perpetuating discrimination by systematically excluding these groups from consideration. Moreover, algorithm...
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