NYC's child welfare agency uses AI to scrutinize marginalized families, recent investigation finds
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Concerns Over AI Bias in Child Welfare Practices
This chapter examines the internal audit of an AI tool utilized by a child welfare agency, emphasizing its role in reinforcing racial and socioeconomic biases through geographic data reliance. It also addresses the psychological toll on families flagged by the system, leading to invasive scrutiny and potential harm.
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