Cathy O'Neil

We are now letting the data make decisions for us, and that's dangerous.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

The lack of transparency in algorithms allows bias to thrive.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

Mathematics can be used as a weapon against the marginalized.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

The more we rely on algorithms, the less we question them.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

The belief in the infallibility of numbers can be dangerous.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

Algorithms are not neutral — they reflect the biases of their creators.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

Data may be objective, but the interpretation is not.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

Data-driven decisions can exacerbate existing biases rather than eliminate them.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

The algorithms that govern our lives are often opaque, and they create a feedback loop that reinforces inequality.

From Weapons of Math Destruction

These models can have profound effects on people's lives, often with little accountability.

From Weapons of Math Destruction