To regulate such algorithms and ensure a safe, beneficial role for them in society, researchers must build knowledge in science and engineering on collective patterns of human–algorithm behaviour. They need to classify, explain and forecast these patterns, as well as develop interventions that can prevent problems. This will require academics to break down disciplinary boundaries, develop new methods and work collaboratively with communities affected by algorithms. Here, I lay out four steps to develop this science.

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