NYC's child welfare agency uses AI to scrutinize marginalized families, recent investigation finds

Colin Lecher, a reporter from The Markup who investigates AI’s impact on society, discusses the controversial use of predictive AI by New York City's Administration for Children's Services. He highlights serious concerns about bias, explaining how historical data can unfairly target marginalized families. Lecher shares a poignant story of a mother caught in this web, illustrating the psychological toll on those flagged by the system. The conversation raises critical ethical questions about the intersection of technology and child welfare, urging listeners to consider whose voices are heard.