We will not win by building a better algorithm. We will win when the algorithm gives up on us. When the predictive text model cannot finish our sentences. When the credit score returns "ERROR: HUMAN DETECTED." When the self-driving car, faced with our indecipherable hand-signals, surrenders control back to the flawed, glorious, irrational primate behind the wheel.
The following principles guide our actions: manifesto on algorithmic sabotage
Algorithmic sabotage can take many forms, from the simple to the complex. Some examples include: We will not win by building a better algorithm
For instance, facial recognition algorithms have been shown to be less accurate for people with darker skin tones, leading to wrongful arrests and convictions. Similarly, credit scoring algorithms have been criticized for perpetuating socioeconomic disparities, making it harder for marginalized communities to access financial resources. When the credit score returns "ERROR: HUMAN DETECTED
