RSG#335: How To Audit Predictive Policing Systems and Their Hidden Feedback Loops

Predictive policing systems promise to help police anticipate where crime might happen or who might become involved. The sales pitch usually arrives carrying words such as objective, efficient, intelligent, and data driven. Nothing says impartial justice quite like a vendor presentation with a glowing heat map. The problem is that these systems do not observe …

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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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