Challenging technology to serve the public good.
Show Your WorkPrediction: Bias
A trove of unsecured data allowed the first-ever independent analysis of actual crime predictions across the U.S. by the self-described software leader, PredPol
Show Your WorkCitizen Browser
We found that Facebook's popularity metric obscures how well ultra-conservative content does on the platform
Show Your WorkAmazon’s Advantage
We found that Amazon routinely puts its own brands and exclusive products first, above competitors with better ratings and more reviews
Show Your WorkDenied
Even after including factors the mortgage industry said explain differences, lenders are still more likely to deny people of color than White people under similar financial circumstances
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New York City schools’ extensive use of screens to choose students is cementing segregation
Show Your WorkGoogle the Giant
Despite committing to dismantling systemic racism, YouTube blocks advertisers from using many racial justice and cultural identity terms to target videos for ads
Show Your WorkGoogle the Giant
We got under the hood of Google Ads and found poorly executed limitations meant to hide hate YouTube videos and channels from advertisers
Show Your WorkCitizen Browser
Split Screen invites readers to explore how different people experience Facebook
Show Your WorkCitizen Browser
The Citizen Browser project seeks to illuminate the content Facebook elevates in its users’ feeds
Show Your WorkElection 2020
And found the company has been charging Biden more for his ads.
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