Weapons of Math Destruction

Our final book in the section on examples of unethical AI focuses on all the ways in which math and predictive models (aka automated models and AI models) are used in ways that are destructive to society. 

Assignment 1

• To get us all on the same page with the book, everyone will read the introduction and Chapter 1
• Complete the grading declaration on canvas.

Assignment 2

• As with our other books, we will split the remaining chapters across the groups. Go to canvas to signup for your chapters. Remember to submit discussion questions and a short summary of your chapter before class as well as any real-world examples from your life or the news about your chapters.
• The remaining chapters are:
  • CHAPTER 2: SHELL SHOCKED: My Journey of Disillusionment
  • CHAPTER 3: ARMS RACE: Going to College
  • CHAPTER 4: PROPAGANDA MACHINE: Online Advertising
  • CHAPTER 5: CIVILIAN CASUALTIES: Justice in the Age of Big Data
  • CHAPTER 6: INELIGIBLE TO SERVE: Getting a Job
  • CHAPTER 7: SWEATING BULLETS: On the Job
  • CHAPTER 8: COLLATERAL DAMAGE: Landing Credit
  • CHAPTER 9: NO SAFE ZONE: Getting Insurance
  • CHAPTER 10: THE TARGETED CITIZEN: Civic Life