The UK government is expected to publish a white paper on AI governance later this year to address concerns surrounding the increased use of AI.
Senior Lecturer in Law Dr Philippa Collins, postgraduate research student Kit Fotheringham and Professor of Economic Law Albert Sanchez-Graells submitted written evidence to the Science and Technology Committee inquiry, which will examine the effectiveness of AI governance and the Government’s proposals.
Read their submissions to the inquiry online:
- Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells’ evidence: Albert's submission addresses the need for a new 'AI in the public sector authority' to govern the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector, and ensure that it works in the public interest and in compliance with fundamental rights and legal standards.
- Dr Philippa Collins’ evidence, submitted together with Dr Joe Atkinson (University of Sheffield): Philippa's evidence focuses of the use of AI to manage people at work. It contains several recommendations that would enhance the rights of individuals who are subject to algorithmic management at work and would place important limits on how employers could use AI-based technologies in the workplace.
- Kit Fotheringham’s evidence: Kit urges the government to protect citizens from unfair algorithms which could be used by some public bodies in automated decision-making. Kit’s evidence to the inquiry provides suggestions for regulatory reform so more safeguards are put in place.
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