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Algorithm to Distribute Social Welfare Reported for Oversimplifying Economic Vulnerability

Takaful cash transfer program's algorithm which ranks families by their economic vulnerability level to determine financial assistance reportedly oversimplified people's economic situation, fueling social tension and perceptions of unfairness.

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