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In Weapons of Math Destruction, data scientist Cathy O'Neil explores how biased algorithms, which she calls weapons of math destruction (WMDs), negatively impact marginalized communities in the United States by perpetuating inequalities and systemic biases in areas such as education, criminal justice, finance, and employment, urging accountability and the creation of fairer models. This book discusses socioeconomic oppression, racial discrimination, gender inequality, and discrimination against individuals with mental and physical illnesses.