The use of algorithms may result in harming vulnerable communities and groups that are already at a disadvantage. 

Additionally, the use of algorithms to distribute research funding has been proven on more than one occasion to be biased toward the male population. Algorithms used for granting immigration are sometimes unintentionally biased toward vulnerable population groups.  

Despite using high-quality data and complex mathematical formulations, if the result is an unfair outcome, the whole effort may bring more harm than benefit.