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Q&A: Should artificial intelligence be legally required to explain itself?

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Algorithms that detect the threat level of airline passengers might operate without accountability. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more sophisticated, it also becomes more opaque. Machine-learning algorithms can grind through massive amounts of data, generating predictions and making decisions without the ability to explain to humans what it's doing. In matters of consequence--from hiring decisions to criminal sentencing--should we require justifications? A commentary published today in Science Robotics discusses regulatory efforts to make AI more transparent, explainable, and accountable.