GOVGOV-006 — Audit and Assurance Gaps
Black-box AI models obscure data and model flaws from developers
3/5Sector: OtherGeography: GlobalStage: OperateIngested: —
Executive Summary
AI systems built on opaque black-box models prevent developers from identifying defects in training data or model logic. Boards cannot assure performance or safety standards where root causes of failure remain undetectable and unexplainable.
Domain
Governance & Compliance
Blindspots in accountability, regulatory compliance, ethics, risk management, data governance, and audit.
Source
MIT AI Risk Repository — AI Hazard Management: A Framework for the Systematic Management of Root Causes for AI Risks (Schnitzer2024) ↗https://airisk.mit.edu/
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