Tag Archives: AI

UK regulators publish two discussion papers on algorithmic systems

By Cynthia O’Donoghue, Sarah O'Brien and Yunzhe Zhang on Posted in Privacy & Data Protection, Regulatory
On 28 April 2022, the UK Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) published two discussion papers on the benefits and harms of algorithms and on the landscape of algorithmic auditing and the role of regulators, respectively. About DRCF The DRCF consists of four UK regulators: the Competition and Markets Authority, Ofcom, the Information Commissioner’s Office and … Continue Reading

NICE AI: A health data opportunity

By Cynthia O’Donoghue on Posted in Privacy & Data Protection, Regulatory
The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), along with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Health Research Authority (HRA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have partnered to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health and care. The agencies are calling this initiative the “Multi-Agency Advisory Service for AI … Continue Reading

ICO finalises guidance on explaining decisions made with AI

By Cynthia O’Donoghue and Sarah O'Brien on Posted in Regulatory
Late last year, we reported that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) had published draft guidance for assisting organisations with explaining decisions made about individuals using with AI. Organisations that process personal data using AI systems are required under the GDPR to provide an explanation of the logic involved, as well as the significance and the … Continue Reading

EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum explores the convergence of blockchain, AI, and the IoT

By Cynthia O’Donoghue on Posted in Big Data, Regulatory
The European Union Blockchain Observatory and Forum, on 21 April, published a report examining how blockchain can be combined with two other important emerging technologies – the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) – to complement each other and build new kinds of platforms, products, and services. The report first looks at the … Continue Reading

Council of Europe publish recommendations for the regulation of AI to protect human rights

By Cynthia O’Donoghue and Eleanor Brooks on Posted in Regulatory
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has recently published recommendations for improving compliance with human rights regulations by parties developing, deploying or implementing artificial intelligence (AI). The recommendations are addressed to Member States. The principles concern stakeholders who significantly influence the development and implementation of an AI system. The Commissioner has focussed on … Continue Reading

ICO blogs on meaningfulness of human involvement in AI systems

By Cynthia O’Donoghue and Eleanor Brooks on Posted in Big Data, Privacy & Data Protection
Researchers at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have started a series of blogs discussing the ICO’s work in developing a framework for auditing artificial intelligence (AI). In the first blog of the series, the discussion revolves around the degree and quality of human review in AI systems, specifically, in what circumstances human involvement can be … Continue Reading

Draft ethics guidelines for trustworthy artificial intelligence published by the European Commission

By Cynthia O’Donoghue and Howard Womersley Smith on Posted in Big Data
On 18 December 2018, the European Commission published draft ethics guidelines for trustworthy AI. The guidelines are voluntary and constitute a working document to be updated over time. The guidelines have been opened up to a stakeholder consultation process. The guidelines recognise that there are benefits to be gained from AI, but that humankind can … Continue Reading

European Commission outlines plans to boost artificial intelligence

By Cynthia O’Donoghue and John O'Brien on Posted in Big Data, Regulatory
Last month, the European Commission (Commission) announced plans to bolster the future of artificial intelligence (AI) across the bloc. In a paper on ‘Artificial Intelligence for Europe’, the Commission proposed a three-pronged approach to: (i) increase public and private investment in AI; (ii) prepare for socio-economic changes; and (iii) ensure an appropriate ethical and legal … Continue Reading

UK government publishes the Digital Charter and reaffirms creation of the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation

By Cynthia O’Donoghue on Posted in Privacy & Data Protection, Regulatory
Earlier this year the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport published its new Digital Charter. This short document outlines a UK rolling programme of work designed to make the UK a friendly environment to start-up and grow digital businesses. It is also designed to make the UK a safe place to be online. … Continue Reading
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