What happens when an algorithm goes wrong and no one is held accountable?
David Culley
30/09/2025
Book review: 'Code Dependent' by Madhumita Murgia
Most conversations about AI are dominated by hype, hope, or technical jargon. But "Code Dependent", by Madhumita Murgia, brings us back to what really matters: people.
Murgia’s powerful and unsettling book exposes the real-world consequences of algorithmic decisions — from employment and healthcare to identity and freedom. Drawing on powerful individual stories, she reveals how AI is already shaping, and sometimes damaging, lives around the world.
This is essential reading for anyone who still believes AI is just a neutral tool. And if you’re thinking about how we can govern AI ethically, please get in touch with me to find out more.
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