Tag: Algorithmic accountability

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Why we need human rights impact assessments for AI

What are human rights impact assessments? Our new report explains how improving human rights assessments for AI can help ensure these systems respect human rights.…

10 November 2022

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Business and Human Rights

Algorithmic decision-making in the U.S. needs accountability

Access Now endorses the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022, which will help combat algorithmic discrimination in defense of human rights. …

3 February 2022

Press Releases

Business and Human Rights

Prohibiting discriminatory algorithms: U.S. Congress has a plan

Access Now is proud to endorse the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act of 2021, introduced by U.S. Senator Markey and Representative Matsui. The bill would help protect marginalized communities from discrimination online and increase transparency into websites’ systems of content promotion and moderation.…

27 May 2021

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Freedom of Expression

Experts are finished, politicians to deliver – the Council of Europe publishes expert recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems

We welcome the finalised recommendations on the human rights impacts of algorithmic systems with great enthusiasm, and urge member states to adopt the text in due course and ensure its implementation by both the public and private sector.…

12 November 2019

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Privacy

Artificial Intelligence: what are the issues for digital rights?

You may have a basic understanding of what AI is. But are you familiar with the issues it raises for your fundamental rights?…

24 October 2017