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The right to algorithmic traceability

The right to algorithmic traceability

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The right to algorithmic traceability

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- Computer algorithms are a set of instructions that solve specific problems. And more and more we're relying on these algorithms to make decisions. Your fitness watch tells you when it's time to move around, your navigation software tells you where you should drive, your computer tells you when it's time for your next appointment. Throughout the day you might have hundreds of algorithms giving you suggestions and supplying you with information. After a while, it just becomes second nature to listen. The better these algorithms are at doing their jobs, the easier it is to just follow along. Navigation software has gotten so good that most people just follow whatever route the program suggests. When our fitness tracker suggest more activity, we take those few extra steps without even thinking. But these decisions don't stop with driving directions or fitness habits. These algorithms are also in your organization. They're busy…

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