Law
The Right to Equality in Access to AI-Driven Public Services
Quick fact
In the Netherlands, a government AI system used to detect child welfare fraud² falsely flagged thousands of families, leading to wrongful benefit clawbacks and significant harm—showing how AI can violate the right to equal access to public services.
Why this is interesting
When you apply for a public benefit or a permit, an algorithm might decide your outcome—but what if that algorithm treats people differently based on where they live or how they look?