More Than a Glitch
When technology reinforces inequality, it's not just a glitch--it's a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world.The word "glitch" implies an incidental error, as…
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When technology reinforces inequality, it's not just a glitch--it's a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world.The word "glitch" implies an incidental error, as easy to patch up as it is to identify. But what if racism, sexism, and ableism aren't just bugs in mostly functional machinery--they're coded into the system itself? In More Than a Glitch, Meredith Broussard demonstrates how technological neutrality is a myth and why algorithms need to be held accountable.Broussard, a data scientist who has worked in journalism and software development, masterfully synthesizes concepts from computer science and sociology alongside her own experience as one of the few Black female researchers in artificial intelligence. Citing examples such as sensors trained only to recognize lighter skin tones and the dangerous feedback loops that