When Should Algorithms Resign? A Proposal for AI Governance
This addresses governance challenges for organizations deploying AI, but it is incremental as it builds on existing oversight concepts.
The paper tackles the problem of managing AI use by proposing algorithmic resignation, a governance approach where AI systems deliberately disengage in specific scenarios, such as by restricting outputs or displaying disclaimers, to balance automation benefits with human oversight.
Algorithmic resignation is a strategic approach for managing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by embedding governance directly into AI systems. It involves deliberate and informed disengagement from AI, such as restricting access AI outputs or displaying performance disclaimers, in specific scenarios to aid the appropriate and effective use of AI. By integrating algorithmic resignation as a governance mechanism, organizations can better control when and how AI is used, balancing the benefits of automation with the need for human oversight.