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Algorithm Overlords

Algorithms are becoming the guiding force in many intimate areas of our lives. Sandra Kanthal asks if we are sacrificing too much power to them.

How can we be sure that the technology we are creating is going to do the right thing? Machines are merging into our lives in ever more intimate ways. They interact with our children and assist with medical decisions. Cars are learning to drive themselves; data on our likes and dislikes roam through the internet. Sandra Kanthal asks if we already in danger of being governed by algorithmic overlords.

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Sun 10 Jun 2018 21:30
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