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New technology isn’t the problem. We need to stop pretending that data is neutral.

We’re creating tools that influence decisions about who gets help or flagged as a threat. But are these tools really fair? asks youth advocate Shannon Massaroco.

That harm isn’t always loud or intentional. Sometimes, it’s subtle. A biased dataset. A “neutral” algorithm. A decision made behind closed doors without asking how it will affect those already carrying the heaviest burdens.
I’ve carried that burden. … [4029 chars]

Source: The Boston Globe | Published: 2025-10-10T09:55:00Z

Credit: The Boston Globe

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