The Fundamental Rights and Algorithm Impact Assessment (FRAIA) helps to map the risks to human rights in the use of algorithms and to take measures to address these risks.

Together with news magazine De Groene Amsterdammer and television news service RTL Nieuws, Data School conducted research into TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. The researchers created 12 automated accounts that started with an initial interest in dieting, fitness, or slim women; within half an hour they spiraled into a constant stream of videos relating to eating disorders. “The happiest place on earth”,…

This toolkit helps to streamline and formalize the ethical considerations and accountability process around algorithms. BIAS is being developed in collaboration with several municipalities.