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What’s in a name? A survey of strong regulatory definitions of automated decision-making systems

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) emphasizes the necessity of adopting broad regulatory definitions for automated decision-making systems (ADS) to ensure comprehensive oversight and protection against potential harms.

Author: Ben Winters
Published Year: 2022

In the article “What’s in a Name? A Survey of Strong Regulatory Definitions of Automated Decision-Making Systems,” EPIC Counsel Ben Winters discusses the lack of consensus on defining ADS and artificial intelligence.

The piece highlights the importance of expansive definitions to effectively regulate these technologies, noting that even simple tools can cause significant harm if not properly managed.