In the latest “We have created the Torment Nexus from classic sci-fi novel Don’t Create The Torment Nexus” news, The Guardian reports that the United Kingdom government is developing a prediction algorithm that will aim to identify people who are most likely to commit murder. What could go wrong? The report, which cites documents acquired […]
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Algorithmic Rental Pricing
The city of Berkeley, California is being sued by RealPage over its ban on algorithms used to determine apartment rental prices. The lawsuit states that Berkeley’s ordinance passed in March represents a “sweeping and unconstitutional ban on lawful speech,” and a violation of the First Amendment’s prohibition on content-based restrictions. RealPage is a controversial company […]