What does AlgorithmWatch do?

AlgorithmWatch is a research and advocacy organisation that analyses algorithm decision-making systems (known as Automated Decision-Making, ADM) used by, among others, companies and the state.  The sort of systems that the organisation examines include credit screening, applicant selection and the issuing of visas.  AlgorithmWatch works to ensure that these automated decision-making systems are deployed for the good of individuals and companies.

Why are we awarding a grant to AlgorithmWatch?

The interest that AlgorithmWatch has seen in this issue, both among the general public and from politicians and the business community, speaks for itself: There is a clear need for automated decision-making systems to be properly and critically monitored and for there to be a thorough democratic assessment of the systems.  AlgorithmWatch works with the right mix of technology, regulation and appropriate supervisory authorities.

What is our mutual goal?

AlgorithmWatch analyses the effects of algorithm systems on human behaviour and then highlights any ethical issues.  In order properly to establish the work of AlgorithmWatch and its long-term impact, its advocacy work is vital as this ensures that the messages are clearly and effectively delivered to journalists, decision-makers in the worlds of politics and business, as well as to a broad cross-section of the general public.  It is with this important awareness and advocacy work that we would like to support AlgorithmWatch.