Technology
The Impact of Algorithmic Governance on Administrative Law Principles
Quick fact
In many countries, administrative decisions—from social benefits to immigration rulings—are increasingly assisted or made by algorithms. Yet, studies show that these systems are often 'black boxes,' meaning their internal logic is invisible even to the officials who use them, posing a direct challenge to the long-standing principle that decisions must be reasoned and explainable.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a computer deciding whether you receive a welfare benefit or a parole, with no way to see how it reached its conclusion. How can you challenge a decision you don't understand?