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Artificial Intelligence Risks and Challenges in the Spanish Public Administration: An Exploratory Analysis through Expert Judgements

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  • Itziar Sobrino-García

    (Department of Public Law, Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas y del Trabajo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain)

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The expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public administration is generating numerous opportunities for governments. Current Spanish regulations have established electronic administration and support the expansion and implementation of this new technology, but they may not be adapted to the legal needs caused by AI. Consequently, this research aims to identify the risks associated with AI uses in Spanish public administration and if the legal mechanisms can solve them. We answer these questions by employing a qualitative research approach, conducting semi-structured interviews with several experts in the matter. Despite the benefits that this technology may involve, throughout this research we can confirm that the use of artificial intelligence can generate several problems such as opacity, legal uncertainty, biases, or breaches of personal data protection. The mechanisms already provided by Spanish law are not enough to avoid these risks as they have not been designed to face the use of artificial intelligence in public administration. In addition, a homogeneous legal definition of AI needs to be established.

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  • Itziar Sobrino-García, 2021. "Artificial Intelligence Risks and Challenges in the Spanish Public Administration: An Exploratory Analysis through Expert Judgements," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 11(3), pages 1-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:11:y:2021:i:3:p:102-:d:636462
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