GOVGOV-006 — Audit and Assurance Gaps
Opaque Generative AI Decisions Undermine Government Accountability
3/5Sector: GovernmentGeography: GlobalStage: OperateIngested: —
Executive Summary
Generative AI systems cannot explain their reasoning, making it impossible for officials or regulators to detect errors, bias, or unfairness in outputs. This opacity exposes public bodies to legal challenge and erodes the auditability required under public-sector governance frameworks.
Domain
Governance & Compliance
Blindspots in accountability, regulatory compliance, ethics, risk management, data governance, and audit.
Source
MIT AI Risk Repository — Generative AI and ChatGPT: Applications, Challenges, and AI-Human Collaboration (Nah2023) ↗https://airisk.mit.edu/
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