The release of technology without any forethought to its impact has been creating detrimental effects in ways that cannot be easily undone due to the continuously intertwining nature of technology in daily life. These effects range from massive data breaches of personal information to surveillance capitalism. 

However, it’s the increasing digitization of decision making that is the most pressing issue currently facing society due to its wide ranging implications. Automated decision making impacts everything from suggesting your next Netflix show to pre-trial assessments, credit scores, and government service delivery. Algorithms running rampant have also allowed fake news to flourish across the globe, disintegrating the fabric of society and its trust in institutions.