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False Positive Tax

The systemic cost imposed on individuals incorrectly classified as high-risk by predictive systems—particularly acute in criminal justice contexts

— defined in 149th Edition, Mar 2, 2026
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Defined 149th EditionW09 · Mar 2, 2026