18 May 2021
Towards accountability in the use of Artificial Intelligence for Public Administrations
Towards accountability in the use of Artificial Intelligence for Public Administrations
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DataSkop: Investigating YouTube’s algorithm during Germany’s election campaign
Which videos does YouTube's recommender system suggest to users during the german election campaign? The new data donation platform “Dataskop” developed by AlgorithmWatch is helping researchers and journalists investigate how users' watch histories influence the platform’s recommendations and search results. From 15 July until 25 August, users can donate their data and explore the algorithm in data visualization experiments.
Digital contact tracing apps: do they actually work? A review of early evidence
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many smartphone apps were launched to complement and augment manual contact tracing efforts without a priori knowledge of their actual effectiveness. A year later, do we know if they worked as intended? An analysis of early evidence—from both the literature and actual usage—by AlgorithmWatch finds that results, so far, are contradictory and that comparability issues might prevent an informed, overall judgment on the role of digital contact tracing apps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic altogether.
Automated Decision-Making Systems in the Public Sector – An Impact Assessment Tool for Public Authorities
How can we ensure a trustworthy use of automated decision-making systems (ADMS) in the public administration? AlgorithmWatch and AlgorithmWatch Switzerland developed a concrete and practicable impact assessment tool for ADMS in the public sector. This publication provides a framework ready to be implemented for the evaluation of specific ADMS by public authorities at different levels.
Open letter calling for a global ban on biometric recognition technologies that enable mass and discriminatory surveillance
AlgorithmWatch and AlgorithmWatch Switzerland are joining 177 civil society organizations, activists, technologists, and other experts around the world to call for an outright ban on uses of facial recognition and remote biometric recognition technologies that enable mass surveillance and discriminatory targeted surveillance.
More Algorithms, more Watchers: New Faces at AlgorithmWatch
The deployment of automated decision making systems (ADM) grows exponentially – and so does the task to watch over this development. That's why we are very grateful for the much needed support from our new employees Lukas, Jasper, Nikolett, Sarah, and Tobias. We're also happy to welcome back Kristina in her new role as operations manager. It's great to have you!
EU Commission asks foxes to stop eating chickens but does not build fence
The European Commission published a "Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation" aimed at large tech companies on Wednesday. The wish-list of measures forgoes any enforcement mechanism.
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25 May 2021
In Catalonia, the RisCanvi algorithm helps decide whether inmates are paroled
In Catalonia, the RisCanvi algorithm helps decide whether inmates are paroled
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4 May 2021
Reclaim Your Face – A European Citizens Initiative to ban biometric mass surveillance
Reclaim Your Face – A European Citizens Initiative to ban biometric mass surveillance
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6 July 2021
Parental leave: We’re looking for a reporter and editor [11 months]
Parental leave: We’re looking for a reporter and editor [11 months]
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Our research projects take a specific look at automated decision-making in certain sectors, ranging from sustainablity, the COVID-19 pandemic, human resources to social media platfroms and public discourse. You can also get involved! Engage and contribute, for example with a data donation! Learn more about our projects
9 March 2021
AutoCheck – Mapping risks of discrimination in automated decision-making systems
AutoCheck – Mapping risks of discrimination in automated decision-making systems
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