Stronger Regulations for Algorithms and AI
Chair of the AP Aleid Wolfsen emphasized that there have been many times when algorithms have caused major issues. For example, he referenced the childcare allowance fraud situation where there were automated systems that identified citizens incorrectly as fraud suspects. According to Wolfsen, even five years after the child benefit scandal, the lessons remain, but there has yet been no meaningful follow-up.

This is largely due to there being no strict regulations in place for the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence, as well as a lack of proper enforcement.

To be able to monitor the risks that relate to artificial intelligence, the authority has implemented a monitoring tool known as a "Barometer." The barometer consists of nine different components to measure possible outcomes associated with the use of artificial intelligence.

Six months ago, the barometer showed two different warning signs. These were that the registration of algorithms and artificial intelligence systems was not sufficient. In addition, there was no overview of incidents involving algorithms and artificial intelligence.



Increasing Concern Over Governance and Public Safety
Six months later, both of these issues continue to remain unresolved, and it has only become more concerning. The AP has two more warning signs that have emerged since the last check of the Baromete.