Weapons of Math Destruction
How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
Cathy O'Neil
The book explores the dark side of big data, examining how algorithms and predictive models can perpetuate inequality and undermine democracy by being opaque, unregulated, and biased. It delves into real-world examples across various sectors, including finance, insurance, education, and policing, to demonstrate how these "weapons of math destruction" can have damaging consequences on individuals and society.
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