Child abuse algorithms: from science fiction to cost-cutting reality

Councils trying to harness the power of big data also grapple with its ethical implicationsIn an age of austerity, and a climate of fear about child abuse, perhaps it is unsurprising that social workers have turned to new technology for help.Local authorities – which face spiralling demand and an £800m funding shortfall – are beginning to ask whether big data could help to identify vulnerable children. Continue reading...