Algorithmic Accountability: Protecting Citizens from Automated Decisions
This act aims to increase transparency and accountability for companies using artificial intelligence systems to make important decisions affecting citizens' lives. Companies will be required to assess the impact of these systems on individuals and report the findings, which is intended to protect against negative consequences such as discrimination or privacy violations. Citizens will gain greater control and the ability to appeal decisions made by algorithms.
Key points
Companies using automated systems for critical decisions (e.g., in education, employment, finance, healthcare) will be required to assess their impact on citizens.
Impact assessments aim to identify and reduce the risk of negative consequences, such as discrimination or privacy breaches.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee these activities, collect reports, and make information about the use of automated systems publicly available.
Citizens will gain the right to information about the use of automated systems in their cases and the ability to appeal unfavorable decisions.
The act establishes a new bureau within the FTC to support technological oversight and enforcement of regulations.
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