3 papers
cs.CY2026
The Accuracy Trap: Structural Scarcity Amplifies Relative Inequality in Algorithmic Allocation
Erina Seh-Young Moon, Matthew Tamura, Shion Guha
Algorithmic systems increasingly rank individuals for access to scarce public resources, from child welfare interventions to cancer treatment referrals. The prevailing fairness fra…
cs.CY2026
"Is This Not Enough?": Asymmetries in Institutional Accountability and Collective Sensemaking in the Case of Canada's Algorithmic Visa Triage System
Dipto Das, Matthew Tamura, Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed +1
This paper examines how algorithmic accountability in Canada's visa system is articulated institutionally and experienced by applicants across borders. We analyzed Immigration, Ref…
cs.HC2026
The Promises and Perils of using LLMs for Effective Public Services
Erina Seh-Young Moon, Matthew Tamura, Angelina Zhai +5
Governments are the primary providers of essential public services and are responsible for delivering them effectively. In high-stakes decision-making domains such as child welfare…