Notice in AI refers to the requirement that people be clearly informed when an AI System is used, whether it involves automated decisions about them or AI-driven interactions. This principle ensures that individuals understand if their personal data, rights, or opportunities are being influenced by machine-based processes.
Its significance lies in fostering transparency, accountability, and meaningful human control over technology. By notifying people when AI is at work, developers and organizations respect each person’s agency, allowing them to request a human alternative or challenge decisions that may be unfair or biased. Notice also strengthens informed consent, since individuals can only decide whether to participate in AI-related processes if they know such processes exist. Failure to provide clear notice is ethically wrong and can violate privacy and other human rights. Ensuring an explicit and accessible notification process helps preserve trust in AI systems and upholds people’s fundamental right to understand and control how technology affects their lives.
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