RSG #316: How To Audit Government Algorithms for Discriminatory Errors

Resistance Survival Guide #316 Once upon a time, and not so long ago, a government employee had to look you in the face before making a decision that could ruin your life. But now, the lazy government has decided to let the Cylons take over. Skynet, with little to no human oversight, can flag you …

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RSG #308: How To Reconstruct A Government Algorithmic Decision System

Resistance Survival Guide #308 Government agencies increasingly use automated systems to decide who receives assistance, who is investigated, where police officers are deployed, which families receive additional scrutiny, and which applications are rejected. These systems may be described as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, risk assessment, decision support, fraud detection, resource allocation, prioritization, or case management. …

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