Should automated decision-making be the default solution for complex policy problems?
Answered
No. Decision-makers should not treat automated or algorithmic decision-making as a fix-all, especially for the most complex problems. Scrutinise whether ADM is appropriate; senior owners should assess risk and be confident the policy intent is best achieved that way.
From the guidance
Primary (how) Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Framework for Automated Decision-Making
Decision-makers should not assume that automated or algorithmic decision-making is a ‘fix-all’ solution, particularly for the most complex problems.
Section: Why we need the framework
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