Huderia methodology to be used to assess risks of AI systems

(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 4 - Huderia is the name of the tool developed by the Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) of the Council of Europe with the aim of providing guidance and a structured approach to conduct risk and impact assessments of AI systems.
    It is a methodology aimed at supporting the implementation of the Framework Convention on AI and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, the first legally binding international treaty on the subject adopted last May and opened for signature on 5 September 2024 in Vilnius.
    The methodology, as stated in a note from the Council of Europe, provides, among other things, for the creation of a risk mitigation plan to minimize or eliminate the identified risks, protecting the public from potential harm.
    For example, if an AI system used for hiring is found to be biased against certain demographic groups, the mitigation plan could involve adjusting the algorithm, implementing human oversight, and/or applying other appropriate and sufficient governance measures.
    The methodology, which can be used by both public and private actors, requires periodic reassessments to ensure that the AI ;;system continues to operate safely and in a manner compatible with human rights obligations as the context and technology evolve.
    This approach, the officials in Strasbourg note, ensures that the public is protected from emerging risks throughout the lifecycle of the AI ;;system.
    The CAI adopted the Huderia methodology during its twelfth plenary meeting, held in Strasbourg from 26 to 28 November.
    In 2025, it will be complemented by the Huderia model, which will provide a knowledge library containing supporting materials and resources. (ANSA).