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When big data classifies you according to stereotypes
« on: July 12, 2018, 12:44:47 PM »
Algorithms are taking over – and woe betide anyone they class as a 'deadbeat'

https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2018/jul/12/algorithm-privacy-data-surveillance

I somewhat disagree, I'm a big believer that stereotypes generally serve as an efficient way to classify. But it's worth a post.

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Re: When big data classifies you according to stereotypes
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2018, 12:53:57 PM »
I see people who want credit, but cannot get it because they have never had it. So the algo marks them as a bad bet.  A 44 year old lady with some quite severe medical problems, a gross income of £25k p.a. and low over heads, was told no... so she has to save up.

It was for a mobility scooter.... more important than a car.  Along the lines of a pair of legs to most of us.

My point is that it has been happening in the UK for years.  And yes it is appalling.
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Re: When big data classifies you according to stereotypes
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2018, 10:44:05 PM »
Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Spock, Wrath Of Khan 

You have to do bulk-handling to meet the needs of vast populations, I'm afraid.

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Re: When big data classifies you according to stereotypes
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2018, 12:47:08 PM »
One of the ones that worries people is that, upon analysis, it turns out that people who mention God in their loan applications have much, much higher rates of default.

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Re: When big data classifies you according to stereotypes
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2022, 08:58:29 PM »
> stereotypes generally serve as an efficient way to classify

So they're building a new house across the street. (Boo! Hiss!) For the last week-10 days there has been a framing crew on site.  I cannot see the crew -but just the peak of the roof- because of trees, only hear the hammering and the jobsite radio.  They're hispanic.

Stereotype A: They're working 11 hour days, 6-7 days a week.

Stereotype B: Mariachi music instead of whoever replaced Rush Limbaugh.