This thematic area measures whether there are mechanisms that provide access to remedy and redress where rights violations occur as a result of the use or development of an AI system by a public or private entity.
Access to effective remedy and redress refers to legal mechanisms that allow for human rights violations to be thoroughly investigated and adequately resolved by rectifying the harm that was caused and holding those responsible to account.
Country and regional scores
Bright spots
Background
In the context of of AI-related injuries, this requires persons who have suffered harm as a result of the development or use of an AI system to be able to submit complaints, to pursue legal actions in court, or to report issues to a competent authority and to have those harms addressed with due diligence.
Relevance
AI has the potential to enhance human development and economic growth, but it can also pose significant threats to individuals and communities. Applications of AI in areas such as credit scoring, employment eligibility, and criminal recidivism have been shown to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and exclude certain groups from economic, political, and social opportunities.
Additionally, AI systems have exacerbated issues like hate speech, disinformation, privacy violations, and mass surveillance, threatening human rights. Therefore, it is crucial to have effective remedies and redress mechanisms at the national level to protect and uphold human rights in the face of these AI-related challenges.
Country rankings by Access to remedy and redress
*In the table above, data was collected for Chinese Taipei (commonly referred to as Taiwan) and the West Bank, which is under the administration of the Palestinian Authority. No data collection took place in Gaza. We recognize that these are, at the time of writing, disputed jurisdictions.
