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A class action lawsuit initiated by Mary Louis, a Black woman who faced denial of her apartment application due to an algorithm, has resulted in a federal judge approving a settlement with SafeRent Solutions. The algorithm, criticized for its discriminatory practices based on race and income, will lead the company to pay over $2.2 million and alter its screening processes. This case sheds light on the broader concerns of AI's unregulated role in significant decision-making processes for housing and employment, signaling a potential shift towards increased accountability.
Source: YAHOO