Re:Algorithms Are Great and All, but They Can Also Ruin Lives
by michaelchisari on Wednesday November 19, 2014 @01:57PM
(#8631864)
> I just knew some people would respond by saying we shouldn't blame the tools
Usually, I'm saying the same thing when it comes to misapplications of science or technology. However, when the "tools" are making our decisions for us, I think we can safely blame the tools themselves. At least in the sense that the tools might need to be re-engineered.
Usually, I'm saying the same thing when it comes to misapplications of science or technology. However, when the "tools" are making our decisions for us, I think we can safely blame the tools themselves. At least in the sense that the tools might need to be re-engineered.