Evidence Quote by Cathy O'Neil
“Evidence of harm is hard to come by.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Weapons of Math Destruction, 2016
Evidence of harm from algorithms is often elusive.
In simple terms: Hard to prove algorithmic damage.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparent impact assessments.
Themes
technology
ethics
accountability
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
critical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- consumer advocacy
- research studies
Key Concepts
algorithmic bias
data science
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince skeptics?
- How can we improve data transparency?
A Different Perspective
Data may be hidden or proprietary.
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