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Kirill S. Golovin
Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation
THE NEED FOR LEGAL REGULATION OF THE ‟BLACK BOX” OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Golovin K.S. The need for legal regulation of the ‟black box” of artificial intelligence. Vestnik of Kostroma State University, 2024, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 290–297 (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.34216/1998-0817-2024-30-3-290-297
DOI: https://doi.org/10.34216/1998-0817-2024-30-3-290-297
УДК: 347.77
EDN: NATZGG
Publish date: 2024-09-03
Annotation: This paper discusses the transparency and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter the AI). It discusses the growing trend of using decision-making algorithms in various areas of life and the need for transparent and the understandable AI systems. The author highlights the concept of a ‟black box” where algorithms and their processes become hidden to users and developers, and emphasises the importance of explainability and accessibility of information about the operation of the AI. The article also addresses the right to explanation and possible strategies for ensuring transparency and accountability in algorithmic decision-making, including parameter documentation and system certification.
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI) transparency, AI black box, AI regulation, algorithmic decision making, AI legal aspects, AI systems’ certification, challenging AI decisions.
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Author's info: Kirill S. Golovin, Candidate of Jural Sciences, Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, attorney at Moscow Region Bar Association. Moscow, Russia, golovinks@gmail.com, https://orcid. org/0009-0002-8844-488X