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Computer algorithms and big data aren’t magic, says Stilgherrian. They simply implement their creator’s view of the world, whether it’s right or wrong. That makes using them a matter of ethics.Computers are already replacing middle managers. When…

When algorithms turn evil: the Centrelink debacle

Poor management helped cause most of the Australian government’s recent string of technology failures. Stilgherrian says that’s often down to cultural issues. When it comes to managing big IT projects, the Australian government has been showering…

When algorithms turn evil: the Centrelink debacle

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