August 1, 2014

The algorithm of life

“…Unlike people, computer programs aren’t embarrassed by their prejudices and don’t try to hide them.” Thomas Lumley discusses the algorithm-based tools that sift data about us and our behaviour in this week’s New Zealand Listener. Click here for the full story.

 

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Atakohu Middleton is an Auckland journalist with a keen interest in the way the media uses/abuses data. She happens to be married to a statistician. See all posts by Atakohu Middleton »