News and Research articles on Algorithmic accountability

Volume 12, Issue 2

From access and transparency to refusal: Three responses to algorithmic governance

Alexandra James, La Trobe University
Danielle Hynes, University of New South Wales
Andrew Whelan, University of Wollongong
Tanja Dreher, University of New South Wales
Justine Humphry, University of Sydney
PUBLISHED ON: 17 May 2023 DOI: 10.14763/2023.2.1691

This paper critically engages with key responses to algorithmic governance, including access and inclusion, transparency, and refusal. How can these responses effectively address the harms produced by algorithmic governance?

KEYWORDS: Algorithmic governance, Data justice, Critical Data Studies, Data governance, Algorithmic accountability
Metaverse

Social work in metaverse: addressing tech policy gaps for racial and mental health equity

Siva Mathiyazhagan, Columbia University
Minahil Salam, Columbia University
Henry A. Willis, Columbia University
Desmond U. Patton, Columbia University

PUBLISHED ON: 16 Feb 2022

A Metaverse from a non-regulated tech environment might cause digital harm to vulnerable communities. The authors argue that addressing policy gaps with social work principles will lead to algorithmic equity in the virtual world.