An op-ed for The Washington Post reflects on a recent bill introduced by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., that would prohibit discriminatory data practices, finding that while it is a worthy goal, prohibiting such practices presents a complicated issue. The article states that no matter what is decided, “any law should require that companies of a certain size study how their algorithms do, or don’t, hurt the vulnerable.” It adds, “Putting the discriminatory use of data front and center focuses discussion of a federal framework on what it actually ought to do: protect Americans, especially those who need it most.” (Registration may be required to access this story.)
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