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Markey, Matsui Refile Bill Targeting Algorithmic Discrimination

Legislation Democrats reintroduced Thursday would ban algorithms that “discriminate” based on race, age, gender, ability and other characteristics. Sen Ed Markey, D-Mass., reintroduced the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act with Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif. The legislation attempts to…

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hold platforms accountable “for their content amplification and moderation practices.” The bill would commission a government investigation about discriminatory algorithms.