Holding Algorithms (and the People Behind Them) Accountable is Still Tricky, But Doable

The black box of algorithms in public and private life can be impenetrable for journalists, constrained by trade secret exemptions and situational awareness — despite the fact that they can have a huge influence on both public and private life, from what you pay for airfare to whether an app declares you likely to commit a crime. But it doesn’t mean journalists stop trying.

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