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Since the inception of predictive algorithm software in U.S courtrooms, more than a million Americans have been analyzed using the technology.

Growing trend of using predictive algorithms in courtrooms and human services offices raises concerns over their current lack of transparency

Justice

Predictive algorithms have been fully integrated into society for years, but some worry about the lack of knowledge behind the software that is being relied on to make major decisions in American courtrooms and in public policy offices.

Men hold up marijuana at the house of reggae legend Bob Marley.

Should the Caribbean embrace legal marijuana? Many say yes

Justice
Men hold up marijuana at the house of reggae legend Bob Marley.

Should the Caribbean embrace legal marijuana? Many say yes

Justice

China’s ambitious energy goals

Environment

Dutch drug tourism

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