Data Privacy and Security
AI systems require massive volumes of data to learn and develop. This
data frequently includes sensitive and personal information. The usage
of such data raises issues about privacy. Are individuals aware that
their data is being used? Have they agreed to its use? Is their data
anonymised and securely kept to avoid misuse? For example, if AI is
studying social media data for trends in consumer behavior or mental
health, individuals may be unaware that their online actions are being
evaluated. Even if they have accepted to the terms of service, it is
unclear if they have provided informed permission, given the typically
complicated and long nature of these agreements. Data security is
another crucial issue. With cyber-attacks getting more sophisticated,
protecting the protection of sensitive data is an ongoing problem.
Breaches can result in personal information entering into the wrong
hands, with potentially serious implications for everyone concerned.