Automating Inequality: How Tech Tools Profile, Police, and Punish the Poor

Delve into the harrowing implications of technology in society with Automating Inequality. This enlightening book by Virginia Eubanks provides a profound analysis of how cutting-edge tools are being used to profile, police, and punish vulnerable populations, particularly within low-income communities. Through astute research and compelling narratives, Eubanks unveils how algorithms and data analytics perpetuate systemic injustices, exploring their impact on welfare policies,...

Delve into the harrowing implications of technology in society with Automating Inequality. This enlightening book by Virginia Eubanks provides a profound analysis of how cutting-edge tools are being used to profile, police, and punish vulnerable populations, particularly within low-income communities. Through astute research and compelling narratives, Eubanks unveils how algorithms and data analytics perpetuate systemic injustices, exploring their impact on welfare policies, housing, and the criminal justice system. Intended for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and social justice, this book is a clarion call for greater accountability and ethical practices in tech deployment.