Algorithmic Pollution: Understanding and Responding to Negative Consequences of Algorithmic Decision-Making

Abstract
In this paper we explore the unintended negative social consequences of algorithmic decision-making, which we define as “algorithmic pollution”. By drawing parallels with environmental pollution, we demonstrate that algorithmic pollution is already here and causing many damaging, unrecognised and yet-to-be understood consequences for individuals, communities and a wider society. Focusing on transformative services (i.e., services that transform...
Paper Details
Title
Algorithmic Pollution: Understanding and Responding to Negative Consequences of Algorithmic Decision-Making
Published Date
Dec 10, 2018
Pages
31 - 47
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