Summary:
- This article discusses an algorithm used by the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) to identify families that may be at risk of child abuse or neglect.
- The algorithm analyzes various factors, such as a family's history with the child welfare system, to determine which families should be monitored more closely by the ACS.
- The article raises concerns about the potential for bias and inaccuracy in the algorithm, and the impact it can have on vulnerable families who may be unfairly targeted for surveillance.