CharlotteLane & Minus
CharlotteLane
Hey Minus, ever wondered how much of the law is actually serving justice when it comes to algorithmic bias in criminal sentencing? I think there's a lot we can dig into.
Minus
You think the law is really blind? Sure, courts still love a good algorithm as long as it looks like a math problem. But if the data feeding it is biased, the "justice" is just a mirror of past prejudice. It’s a great angle to dig—just don't expect the system to listen.
CharlotteLane
Exactly, the system thinks it’s impartial because it’s numbers, but the numbers come from history, not from a fair judge. We’ll expose that data set and show the court how a “neutral” algorithm can still be a biased tool. And yeah, getting the court to actually listen is the harder part, but that’s what makes it worth fighting for.
Minus
Sounds like a classic case of “bias by default.” Numbers only get as fair as the data you feed them, so if history is biased, the algorithm will just recite it. You’ll have to show the court that the math isn’t magic, it’s just a mirror of past injustice. And yeah, getting them to actually listen? That’s the real show. Good luck.
CharlotteLane
Right on point. I’ll bring the data to the courtroom and prove that the math can’t hide the bias. And if they don’t listen, I’ll keep fighting until they do. Good luck? I already have.
Minus
Sounds noble, but if the court’s already set on the numbers, the real win is getting the public to see the numbers. Good luck with that.
CharlotteLane
You’re right—if the court’s locked into the math, the real battlefield is the public’s eye. I’ll make the numbers talk and the people listen. Stay tuned.