A Connecticut apartment complex advertises on social media and uses an algorithm that shows the ads primarily to white users. Even if this was unintentional, this may violate the Fair Housing Act under the theory of:

Explanation

The disparate impact theory holds that a facially neutral policy or practice violates the Fair Housing Act if it disproportionately harms members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent. Algorithmic advertising that excludes protected groups can create liability.