algorithms
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Grading Algorithms Are Fucking Over the Futures of International Students
As any high school senior can probably attest, prepping for college sucks. The global pandemic has made it even more of a stressful nightmare. In some cases, these seniors are relying on a faulty algorithm to decide whether they’ll be able to take classes this spring.
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YouTube’s Plan To Stop Recommending Conspiracy Theory Videos Is Actually Working
The YouTube algorithm is responsible for many a video-viewing rabbit hole—one that critics have pointed to as an effective digital megaphone for spreading wonky conspiracy theories. In January 2019, however, YouTube announced it would begin cracking down on “borderline content” in its recommendations. Well, a new study suggests that YouTube’s efforts have actually yielded some…
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YouTube’s Algorithms Might Radicalise People, But We Still Don’t Know How They Work
Does YouTube create extremists? A recent study caused arguments among scientists by arguing that the algorithms that power the site don’t help radicalise people by recommending ever more extreme videos, as has been suggested in recent years.
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How A ‘Neutral’ Health Algorithm Ended Up Hurting Black Patients
A health care algorithm used in hospitals across the U.S. has been discriminating against black patients, according to new research. The study found that the algorithm consistently prioritised less-sick white patients and screened out black patients from a program meant to help people who need more intensive care.