Colin Lecher

Colin Lecher, a reporter at The Markup, investigates the NYC Administration for Children's Services' use of AI in family scrutiny. The conversation reveals how predictive algorithms can perpetuate historical biases against marginalized families. Lecher shares a mother's harrowing experience with the system, raising questions about the fairness of algorithmic assessments. The talk emphasizes the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI in child welfare, highlighting the psychological impacts on families flagged by biased assessments and the challenges of addressing these issues.

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.