Algorithms of oppression : how search engines reinforce racism /

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"In Algorithms of Oppression, Safiya Umoja Noble challenges the idea that search engines like Google offer an equal playing field for all forms of ideas, identities, and activities. Data discrimination is a real social problem. Noble argues that the combination of private interests in promoting...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Noble, Safiya Umoja (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : New York University Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Google.
Google
Internet searching > Social aspects.
Computer algorithms > Social aspects.
Search engines > Sociological aspects.
Discrimination.
Bias
Recherche sur Internet > Aspect social.
Algorithmes > Aspect social.
Moteurs de recherche > Aspect sociologique.
Erreurs systématiques.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > General.
Computers and IT.
Discrimination
Algorithmus
Diskriminierung
Suchmaschine
Internet Resources.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: the power of algorithms
  • A society, searching
  • Searching for Black girls
  • Searching for people and communities
  • Searching for protections from search engines
  • The future of knowledge in the public
  • The future of information culture
  • Conclusion: algorithms of oppression
  • Epilogue.

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