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These algorithms (they are not in any way intelligent) work by analysing historic data. If a police force historically disproportionately targeted a certain group then the algorithm will assign a higher risk weighting to that group. Garbage in, garbage out. Another example: asked about risk of terrorism it may point to those of Irish descent based on past data, despite the different makeup of today's terrorists.

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