Governance Principles, Frameworks & Program Design
Socio-technical Systems
AI systems combine technical design with social, cultural, and organizational context.
Definition
AI systems combine technical design with social, cultural, and organizational context.
Example Scenario
A predictive policing AI increases surveillance in minority neighborhoods, though technically accurate. Which concept explains why governance must extend beyond algorithms?
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