The use of algorithms, including those that use AI techniques (hereafter together referred to as ‘algorithms’), has increased greatly over the last years. Algorithms make it possible to execute tasks more efficiently and make more effective and data driven decisions. However, as the use of algorithms comes with opportunities, it also comes with specific risks and requirements. When these risks are not properly identified and managed, they can have harmful consequences to users, clients and society as a whole. Therefore, it is important that safeguards are in place across the lifecycle of the algorithm. These safeguards ensure that results of algorithms are trusted and that the algorithms are used in an ethical and responsible way. The responsible use of algorithms is crucial if we are making decisions for, or about, clients and society as a whole.
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