Algorithms of Oppression
by Safiya Umoja Noble
Genre: Technology
Language: English
Country: United States
Publisher: NYU Press
Year: 2018
Format: Paperback
Audience: Adult
Price: $18.95
Rating: 4.6/5
Reading Time: 5 hours
Examines how search engines reinforce racism and discrimination through biased algorithms.
Cultural Notes: Important critique of supposedly neutral technologies.
Reviews
Researcher
Groundbreaking analysis of tech bias.
Rating: 5/5
Alex
Essential reading for tech workers.
Rating: 5/5
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