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Mathematical neutrality does not exist

September 5, 2026
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An algorithm can apply the same rule to everyone and still produce unequal outcomes if the underlying data already reflects inequalities. For example, if it rewards speed without considering dangerous areas, traffic, weather, disability, family caregiving responsibilities, or unequal access to vehicles and connectivity. Mathemati

An algorithm can apply the same rule to everyone and still produce unequal outcomes if the underlying data already reflects inequalities. For example, if it rewards speed without considering dangerous areas, traffic, weather, disability, family caregiving responsibilities, or unequal access to vehicles and connectivity. Mathematical neutrality sounds convincing until we remember that someone chose what to measure, what objective to optimize, and what cost to ignore. A system does not “discover” that an urgent order is worth more than worker safety. Someone decided to make urgency the top priority.

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