Willy Tadema
Willy Tadema is a Dutch expert in AI and its use in government systems. With a background in technology and public policy, she focuses on the ethical and societal implications of AI, particularly in public administration. Tadema works within Dutch government to address discrimination and ensure fairness in algorithmic decision-making, promoting transparency and accountability in public AI systems. She is a member of the Z-Inspection initiative and actively involved in creating European AI standards for the AI Act.
Beitrag
In recent years, algorithmic systems used by the Dutch government for fraud detection in welfare, allowances, and student loans were found to be discriminatory, causing harm to citizens. The Childcare Benefits Scandal highlighted these issues, sparking political and societal debates, investigations, and reforms. This session will explore causes of discriminatory outcomes, why they went undetected, red flags in such systems, and steps governments and society can take to ensure fair use of public algorithms. Lessons learned as an AI expert within the Dutch government will be shared.