Computer says no: Impact of automated decision-making on human life; Algorithms are deciding whether a patient receives an organ transplant or not; Algorithms use in Welfare, Penalise the poor. - eviltoast
  • Pro@programming.devOPM
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    24 days ago

    Computers are making life-changing decisions about healthcare, welfare and education with minimal or no human input. Automated decisions could become more common with the Data (Use and Access) Bill that is going through Parliament at the moment.

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      It’s going to pass because then everyone can say “not my fault”. We’re champions at running away from responsibility.