I Am Not a Number
In early 2023, Wired magazine ran four pieces exploring the use of algorithms to identify fraud in public benefits and potential harms, deeply exploring cases from Europe.
The article discusses how welfare algorithms used by governments can perpetuate and even amplify discrimination against vulnerable populations.
It highlights cases where automated systems have led to wrongful denial of benefits, increased surveillance, and deepened existing social inequalities, raising concerns about transparency, accountability, and fairness in the use of such technology.
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