Government by algorithm
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Government by algorithm (also known as algorithmic regulation, regulation by algorithms, algorithmic governance, algocratic governance, algorithmic legal order or algocracy) is an alternative form of government or social ordering, where the usage of computer algorithms, especially of artificial intelligence and blockchain, is applied to regulations, law enforcement, and generally any aspect of everyday life such as transportation or land registration.
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In popular culture
The novels Daemon and Freedomâ„¢ by Daniel Suarez describe a fictional scenario of global algorithmic regulation.
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See also
- Anti-corruption
- Artificial intelligence in government
- Civic technology
- Code for America
- Cyberpunk
- Digital divide
- Digital Nations
- Distributed ledger technology law
- ERulemaking
- Lawbot
- Legal informatics
- Management cybernetics
- Multivac
- Predictive analytics
- Sharing economy
- Smart contract
- Smart city
- Social Credit System
- Technoutopianism
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