Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
by Cathy O'Neil
An exploration of how big data algorithms can increase inequality and threaten democratic values through opaque and biased decision-making systems.
About This Book
Big data algorithms increasingly shape decisions in areas such as hiring, lending, and policing.
These systems often operate without transparency or accountability, leading to unintended consequences.
The book examines how mathematical models can amplify existing social biases and inequalities.
Readers gain insight into the risks posed by unchecked data-driven decision making.
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