Algorithms in practice: Comparing web journalism and criminal justice

Big Data evangelists often argue that algorithms make decision-making more informed and objective—a promise hotly contested by critics of these technologies. Yet, to date, most of the debate has focused on the instruments themselves, rather than on how they are used. This article addresses this lack...

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Main Author: Angèle Christin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-07-01
Series:Big Data & Society
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2053951717718855

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