Epicenter.works erneuert Kritik an AMS-Algorithmus
2022-04-28
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Austria's AMS algorithm, used to assess unemployed individuals' job prospects, faces renewed criticism from privacy advocates for being opaque and potentially discriminatory. The data protection authority banned its use in 2020, and the system's legality and risks are under ongoing legal review, highlighting concerns over possible rights violations.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The AMS algorithm is an AI system used to predict job market chances for unemployed people, influencing decisions on resource allocation. The criticism highlights risks of discrimination and lack of transparency, which could lead to violations of rights (labor and data protection). However, since the algorithm's use is currently prohibited and no harm has been reported as occurring, this situation represents a plausible risk of harm rather than realized harm. Therefore, it qualifies as an AI Hazard rather than an AI Incident. The article does not focus on responses or updates to a past incident, so it is not Complementary Information.[AI generated]