Those A level students that fell foul of the automated grading system a few weeks ago were, ironically, taught a hard, harsh lesson that they will hopefully take heed of for the rest of their lives.
And it is this: the algorithm underestimates you.It thinks you’re, at best, average. Most likely as dumb as a dongle. It gives you no credit for individual talents or interests.
It has no concern or consideration for what might make you stand out. It thinks your entire person and intellect can be quantified, computer-profiled and boxed away alongside millions of other people it assumes – thanks to extremely basic factors such as class, background or location – are exactly like you.
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