Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy by Cathy O'Neil (2016)

The book looks at how Big Data and algorithmic decision-making can increase inequality and threaten democracy.

It argues that many aspects of our lives, such as employment, education, and financing are increasingly being influenced by mathematical models.

O'Neil explains that these models can be used to reinforce existing prejudices, leading to a lack of fairness in decision-making.

She examines how these models can be used to target vulnerable people, such as those with poor credit scores or low incomes.

O'Neil also discusses how the models can give a false sense of accuracy and precision in decisions, even if they are wrong or biased.

The book looks at the implications of these models and the power wielded by those who control them.

O'Neil argues that we need to be aware of the potential harms of Big Data and algorithmic decision-making and take steps to mitigate them.

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