The Shadow Algorithm: How Government Agencies Are Using AI Without Transparency The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) use of artificial intelligence in policy decisions has come under scrutiny, with documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request revealing the agency's reliance on AI tools.
However, it is not just the potential biases or inaccuracies of these algorithms that are concerning, but also the lack of transparency surrounding their development and use.
HUD's decision to rely on AI is part of a broader trend in government agencies embracing data driven decisionmaking.