I took an algorithm to court in Sweden. The algorithm won
Summary
The Guardian opinion piece examines a Swedish Gothenburg school-admissions algorithm that caused widespread misallocations, moving hundreds of students far from home. The author argues this reveals systemic flaws in unaccountable automated decision-making, calls for transparency in algorithmic processes, and notes a court case where the burden of proof rested on the plaintiff to show unlawful practice without access to the code. The piece also draws parallels to other European algorithmic injustice cases and advocates for reforms in how courts handle automated decision systems.