Cathy O'Neil

Mathematician, journalist and author

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Data scientist Cathy O’Neil explains how technology and algorithms have weaponized shame for control and financial gain.

Weaponizing shame and humiliation for power and profit

Data scientist Cathy O’Neil explains how technology and algorithms have weaponized shame for control and financial gain.

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Every cop and sheriff's deputy dreams of the day that law enforcement can stop crimes rather than solving them after the fact.

Using Big Data to Stop Crime Before It's Committed

Every cop and sheriff's deputy dreams of the day that law enforcement can stop crimes rather than solving them after the fact.

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Every cop and sheriff's deputy dreams of the day that law enforcement can stop crimes rather than solving them after the fact.

Can Big Data Prevent Crime?

Every cop and sheriff's deputy dreams of the day that law enforcement can stop crimes rather than solving them after the fact.

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