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Algorithmic Impact Assessment

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Agent Evaluation Terms →

An algorithmic impact assessment is a structured evaluation of how an AI system may affect individuals, communities, and society, covering risks such as discrimination, privacy loss, economic displacement, and erosion of trust. Some jurisdictions require them for high-risk deployments.

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What is Algorithmic Impact Assessment?

An algorithmic impact assessment is a structured evaluation of how an AI system may affect individuals, communities, and society, covering risks such as discrimination, privacy loss, economic displacement, and erosion of trust.

How is Algorithmic Impact Assessment used in production?

Some jurisdictions require them for high-risk deployments.

Which terms are related to Algorithmic Impact Assessment?

Closely related concepts include AI Impact Assessment, Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment, Ground Truth Evaluation, LLM-as-Judge. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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