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Algorithmic Impact Assessment

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

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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