When computers are racist

You might think technology is the great leveller. But as AI and other data-driven innovations race farther and faster ahead, the automation of racial bias is causing growing concern. 00:00 - Can technology be racist? 00:50 - Bias in facial-recognition tech 03:50 - Why do data discriminate? 05:50 - What can be done? 07:00 - How can regulations help? Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up with our latest stories: The limitations of AI: Listen to our podcast on why some medical devices work less well for non-white people? Find The Economist’s most recent coverage on science and technology: How does the EU plan to regulate AI?: Read more about algorithmic bias: Listen to our babbage podcast on the promise and peril of AI: Why has America turned a