European Approach to Algorithmic Transparency : Charles University in Prague Faculty of Law Research Paper No. 2023/II/1
Abstrakt
While artificial intelligence offers many benefits for European citizens and companies, it also poses potential risks that need to be addressed. Ensuring that AI is human-centric, ethical, sustainable, and respects fundamental rights and values is critical.
The opaqueness of AI and the lack of transparency in decision-making can make it difficult to detect and demonstrate potential violations of laws and to safeguard fundamental rights. As a result, algorithmic transparency is essential to ensure that decisions made by AI systems do not violate our basic rights.
The EU has taken steps to enhance algorithmic transparency, including through the Digital Services Act, GDPR, Consumer Rights Directive, Platform to Business Regulation, and the proposed AI Act. By improving algorithmic transparency, the EU can maximize the benefits of AI while minimizing its risks and ensuring that it aligns with the values and principles of European society.