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A preprint study published by researchers at George Washington University presents evidence of social bias in the algorithms ride-sharing startups like Uber, Lyft, and Via use to price fares. In a ...

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Noah Giansiracusa is professor of mathematics at Bentley University, faculty associate at Harvard University, and author of “Robin Hood Math: Take Control of the Algorithms That Run Your Life.” For ...