You're correct. A statistical model could uncover "an inconvenient truth", and even make us question our biases and become more adamant in finding better soluti

You're correct. A statistical model could uncover "an inconvenient truth", and even make us question our biases and become more adamant in finding better solutions. However, ML is often sold as a solution for generating outcomes, not for finding truths, wether they be true or false. The distinction is huge. No matter what humans do, they will reap what they sow. Consequences and outcome matter more than "truth" (which may be in the eye and competence of the beholder).