The OII Podcast (Oxford Internet Institute)

How AI is being regulated: Professors Sandra Wachter and Brent Mittelstadt

Feb 13, 2025
Professor Sandra Wachter, an expert on AI regulation and ethics, and Professor Brent Mittelstadt, who specializes in data ethics, delve into the current landscape of artificial intelligence governance. They discuss pressing concerns like algorithmic bias, the risks of misinformation, and the challenges policymakers face in balancing innovation with accountability. The conversation highlights the need for critical evaluation of AI outputs and calls for stronger regulations to address ethical implications and societal impacts while navigating the complexities of AI technology.
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AI vs. Human Law

  • Existing laws struggle to address AI harms because they were designed for humans.
  • AI's unique characteristics, like opacity and data-driven bias, require new legal approaches.
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Oversimplification of Fairness

  • Translating values like equality into quantifiable metrics for AI can oversimplify and worsen outcomes.
  • AI fairness solutions often level down by making systems equally bad for everyone.
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Bias Tests and the Law

  • Two-thirds of common AI bias tests clash with European non-discrimination law.
  • This highlights the need for interdisciplinary and international collaboration in AI regulation.
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