algorithmic flaw
[/ˌælɡəˈrɪðmɪk flɔː/]
nounpl: algorithmic flaws
falha algorítmica
1. A defect or error in the logic or design of an algorithm that causes it to produce incorrect results, fail to terminate, or behave unexpectedly
The sorting algorithm had a flaw that caused it to crash when given duplicate values.
O algoritmo de ordenação tinha uma falha algorítmica que o fazia travar quando recebia valores duplicados.
2. A logical inconsistency or bug in a computational procedure that prevents it from achieving its intended purpose
The developer discovered an algorithmic flaw in the search function that skipped certain records.
O desenvolvedor descobriu uma falha algorítmica na função de busca que pulava certos registros.
In Brazilian tech culture, identifying and fixing algorithmic flaws is a core part of software development education and practice. The term is widely used in academic settings, tech companies, and open-source communities. In the USA, 'algorithmic flaw' is common in AI ethics discussions, particularly regarding bias in machine learning algorithms used in hiring, lending, and criminal justice systems.
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