Racism and Technology Center (2023) News article / media

Racist Technology in Action: Rotterdam's welfare fraud prediction algorithm was biased

Racism and Technology Center

Ref: SRC-005-NLD-002

https://racismandtechnology.center/2023/03/17/racist-technology-in-action-rotterdams-welfare-fraud-prediction-algorithm-was-biased/

Accessed: 3/26/2026

Summary

Analysis characterising Rotterdam's algorithm as 'racist technology in action', noting the systemic pattern of Dutch government agencies deploying discriminatory automated systems against vulnerable populations. Draws connections to the Dutch childcare benefits scandal (toeslagenaffaire).

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Racism and Technology Center (2023) 'Racist Technology in Action: Rotterdam's welfare fraud prediction algorithm was biased', Racism and Technology Center, 17 March. Available at: https://racismandtechnology.center/2023/03/17/racist-technology-in-action-rotterdams-welfare-fraud-prediction-algorithm-was-biased/ (Accessed: 26 March 2026).

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Rotterdam Municipal Welfare Fraud Prediction Algorithm

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