Introducing FairCode: Youth-Led Justice in the Age of Algorithms What happens when algorithms decide justice? In courtrooms across the country, hidden computer systems—called risk assessment tools—are being used to help judges determine who gets bail, who stays in jail, and even how long someone should be sentenced. These tools are often secretive, proprietary, and unregulated. And too often, they encode biases that punish the most vulnerable. This isn’t science fiction. It’s happening now.And we believe it’s time for a change. What Is FairCode? FairCode is a youth-led initiative working to expose, challenge, and reform the use of biased algorithmic tools in the criminal justice system. Founded by high school researcher…