Mission Statement

The more technology develops, the more complex it becomes. AlgorithmWatch believes that complexity must not mean incomprehensibility (read our ADM manifesto).

AlgorithmWatch is a non-profit research and advocacy organisation to evaluate and shed light on algorithmic decision making processes that have a social relevance, meaning they are used either to predict or prescribe human action or to make decisions automatically.

HOW DO WE WORK?

Watch

AlgorithmWatch analyses the effects of algorithmic decision making processes on human behaviour and points out ethical conflicts.

Explain

AlgorithmWatch explains the characteristics and effects of complex algorithmic decision making processes to a general public.

Network

AlgorithmWatch is a platform linking experts from different cultures and disciplines focused on the study of algorithmic decision making processes and their social impact.

Engage

In order to maximise the benefits of algorithmic decision making processes for society, AlgorithmWatch assists in developing ideas and strategies to achieve intelligibility of these processes - with a mix of technologies, regulation, and suitable oversight institutions.