An Algorithm Deemed This Nearly Blind 70-Year-Old Prisoner a “Moderate Risk.” Now He’s No Longer Eligible for Parole.
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A Louisiana law cedes much of the power of the parole board to an algorithm that bars thousands of prisoners from a shot at early release. Civil rights attorneys say it could disproportionately harm Black people — and may even be unconstitutional.
  • lemmyseizethemeansEnglish
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    8 months ago

    IF ($inmate color!=white) then; Return ‘Not eligible’ ELSE Return ‘Try again next year’ END