Investigations

Coronavirus

Can You Get a Coronavirus Test? It May Depend on Where You Live

Five scenarios that show the differences in states’ testing algorithms

April 16, 2020 10:00 a.m. UTC

Google the Giant

Swinging the Vote?

Google’s black box algorithm controls which political emails land in your main inbox. For 2020 presidential candidates, the differences are stark.

February 26, 2020 6:00 a.m. UTC

Allstate’s Algorithm

Suckers List: How Allstate's Secret Auto Insurance Algorithm Squeezes Big Spenders

Insurers are supposed to price based on risk, but Allstate’s algorithm put a thumb on the scale

February 25, 2020 5:00 a.m. UTC