Self-Determination in The Age of Automated Decision-Making

Automated decision-making (ADM) represents a use case of applied artificial intelligence (AI) with a growing demand in various business scenarios. In this context, algorithms make and execute decisions while impacting individuals’ life. Present article discusses today’s importance of self-determination in the light of the increasing application of ADM. It further illustrates relevant ethical theories in regard to the concept of self-determination, and describes risks of discrimination, particularly in the context of automated decision-making. The paper explores how self-determination is reflected in present legislation and assesses possible areas for legal adaption.

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• AI
• Automatic Decision Making
• GDPR
• Technikphilosophie