Algorithmic Transparency
The practice of making the logic, data inputs and decision criteria of algorithms accessible and understandable to regulators, auditors and affected stakeholders.
In plain language
Making the inner workings of an algorithm visible to those who need to understand it. If a government uses AI to allocate benefits, citizens and regulators should be able to understand how decisions are made.
Why this matters
Transparency requirements are central to nearly all AI regulations globally. Your governance framework must define transparency standards appropriate to different risk levels and ensure your organisation can meet disclosure requirements when regulators demand them.
Relevance
GovernanceTransparency standards are a regulatory requirement and stakeholder expectation. Governance frameworks should establish clear transparency protocols and ensure technical systems capture the information needed to explain AI decisions.
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