Technology
The Impact of Algorithmic Governance on Social Citizenship
Quick fact
In several countries, automated systems now determine welfare eligibility, and studies have shown that such systems can incorrectly deny benefits to thousands of people due to coding errors or biased algorithms, affecting their social rights.
Why this is interesting
You probably interact with algorithms every day, but what happens when they decide whether you get a loan, a job interview, or even government benefits? When these automatic decisions shape your rights and access to society, your status as a citizen can change without a single human ever reviewing your case.