Automated Decision-Making and Society
Addressing the legal challenge of decisions made by machines
Our cross-disciplinary research is paving the way for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making.
We are addressing challenging legal issues raised by artificial intelligence to improve the governance framework that safeguards human rights and autonomy.
Automated decision-making (ADM) comprises an expanding array of intelligent technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) but also other forms of automation. All kinds of organisations are developing and adopting ADM to solve challenging problems across sectors; to make essential services more personalised; and help to broaden choices and control for citizens and communities.
However, its widespread uptake has posed serious new risks to human rights and welfare, resulting from its misuse and malfunction, or unintended consequences of intended uses.
Potential harms include:
The ADM+S is supported by its leadership team, investigators, research fellows and affiliates.