AI System Disclosures
Summary
Discusses standardized disclosure artifacts like datasheets, model cards, and system cards to improve AI accountability and transparency across developers and regulators.
Key quotes
one of the greatest barriers to AI accountability is the lack of a standard accountability reporting framework.
non-standard disclosure at the discloser’s discretion is less useful as an accountability input than standard, regular disclosure.
The lack of standardization may be hindering the realization of these artifacts’ potential effectiveness both to inform stakeholders and to encourage reflection by AI actors.
This section of the AI Accountability Policy Report examines various informational artifacts used to document AI systems. It highlights the discrepancy in disclosure depth between major developers like Google, Meta, and OpenAI.