(Exclusive) Crime-prediction Tool PredPol Amplifies Racially Biased Policing, Study Shows

“Algorithms have taken hold over our lives whether we appreciate it or not. When Facebook delivers us clickbait and conspiracy theories, it’s an algorithm deciding what you’re interested in. When Uber ratchets up rush-hour prices, it’s the service’s algorithm kicking in to maximize profits. When ads for shoes you can’t afford follow you around the … Continue reading (Exclusive) Crime-prediction Tool PredPol Amplifies Racially Biased Policing, Study Shows