AI Magazine· 2017Q2
European Union Regulations on Algorithmic Decision Making and a “Right to Explanation”
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Short summary
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective 2018, will restrict automated individual decision-making by algorithms that significantly affect users.
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Key points
- GDPR restricts automated individual decision-making by algorithms.
- A 'right to explanation' for algorithmic decisions may be created.
- Law takes effect across the EU in 2018.
- Highlights opportunities for explainable and non-discriminatory AI design.
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Abstract
We summarize the potential impact that the European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation will have on the routine use of machine‐learning algorithms. Slated to take effect as law across the European Union in 2018, it will place restrictions on automated individual decision making (that is, algorithms that make decisions based on user‐level predictors) that “significantly affect” users. When put into practice, the law may also effectively create a right to explanation, whereby a user can ask for an explanation of an algorithmic decision that significantly affects them. We argue that while this law may pose large challenges for industry, it highlights opportunities for computer scientists to take the lead in designing algorithms and evaluation frameworks that avoid discrimination and enable explanation.
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