{"id":35262,"date":"2020-02-12T03:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T02:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=35262"},"modified":"2020-02-11T10:16:25","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T09:16:25","slug":"addressing-the-risks-of-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/addressing-the-risks-of-artificial-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Addressing the risks of Artificial Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artificial intelligence and automated processes<\/strong> may involve certain risks for consumers that the European Parliament wants to address.<\/p>\n

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Artificial Intelligence and its risks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As learning algorithms can process data sets with precision and speed beyond human capacity, artificial intelligence (AI) applications have become increasingly common in finance, healthcare, education, the legal system and beyond. However, reliance on AI also carries risks, especially where decisions are made without human oversight. Machine learning relies on pattern-recognition within datasets. Problems arise when the available data reflects societal bias.<\/p>\n

The development of AI and automated decision-making processes also presents challenges for consumer trust and welfare. When consumers are interacting with such a system, they should be properly informed about how it functions.<\/p>\n

AI in decision-making processes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

AI is increasingly involved in algorithmic decision systems. In many situations, the impact of the decision on people can be significant, such as access to credit, employment, medical treatment, or judicial sentences. Automated decision-making can therefore perpetuate social divides. For example, some hiring algorithms have been found to be biased against women.<\/p>\n

The position of the Parliament<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a\u00a0resolution adopted on 23 January<\/a>, the\u00a0internal market and consumer protection committee<\/a>\u00a0urges the European Commission to examine whether additional measures are necessary in order to guarantee a strong set of rights to protect consumers in the context of AI and automated decision-making.<\/p>\n

The Commission should clarify how it will:<\/p>\n