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Shadow of the smart machine

Discussing accountability in the age of algorithms

These blogs and events bring together key representatives from government, business, and academics in law, computer science & social sciences to explore the emerging ethical, accountability, and regulatory concerns surrounding algorithm-supported decisions in government, with a special focus on machine learning. More information can be found in this introductory post from Harry Armstrong and Lydia Nicholas.

Our sold-out Computer says no! public event covered how alogrithms are affecting the law.

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Shadow of the smart machine

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Shadow of the smart machine

Shadow of the smart machine: Justice, accountability and clarity in the age of algorithms

Shadow of the smart machine: What lies beneath? The preferences hidden inside decision tools

Shadow of the smart machine: Computer scientists and social scientists must work together on algorithms

Shadow of the smart machine: Would it be wise to create an ‘Intelligent Gun’?

Shadow of the smart machine: Will machine learning end?

Shadow of the smart machine: Potential and dangers of governments using machine learning

Shadow of the smart machine: Your Current Legal Rights

Shadow of the smart machine: Algorithm guided decision making in the public sector

Shadow of the smart machine: Professions in an Era of Algorithmic Power

Shadow of the Smart Machine: From consumer citizenship to collective benefits