Prof. Dr. Deepa Oberoi

Blog Post (Current Academic Topic): "Algorithmic Black Boxes: The Challenge of Explainable AI in High-Stakes Regulatory Contexts." This blog post academically explores the critical challenge of regulating "black box" AI models, particularly in high-stakes applications like criminal justice, finance, and healthcare, where the decision-making process is opaque. It discusses the legal and ethical imperative for explainability in regulated environments, highlighting recent advancements in XAI techniques and the need for a stronger interface between technical solutions and regulatory requirements for algorithmic auditing and accountability. Blog Post (Controversial Topic): "AI as the Ultimate Regulator: Should Algorithms Enforce Ethical Behavior in Digital Spaces? The Rise of the 'Digital Moral Police'." This article provocatively discusses the highly controversial idea of deploying advanced AI systems not just to detect unethical behavior but to actively enforce ethical norms and regulations in digital spaces, essentially acting as a "digital moral police." It raises profound ethical and human rights concerns about algorithmic bias in enforcement, the potential for surveillance and censorship, the lack of due process in automated judgments, and the erosion of human autonomy in shaping societal norms. It invites a heated and intense debate on whether delegating moral authority to algorithms is a necessary step for online safety or a dangerous path towards algorithmic totalitarianism. Article: "Developing an International Standard for Algorithmic Auditing: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach." This article proposes a framework for developing a global standard for algorithmic auditing, involving collaboration among governments, industry, academia, and civil society. It outlines key principles for auditability, methodologies for technical and ethical assessments, and mechanisms for ensuring accountability across different jurisdictions and AI applications. Peer-Reviewed Journal Article: "Algorithmic Auditing and Regulation." Published in the Journal of Responsible AI ( Peer-Reviewed Journal), this article provides a comprehensive framework for legally and ethically auditing complex AI systems to ensure fairness, transparency, and prevent harm. It details innovative methodologies for conducting pre-deployment assessments, real-time monitoring, and post-incident analysis of AI decisions, offering a critical tool for robust AI regulation and accountability. Book: "The Regulated Algorithm: Responsible AI Regulation and the Future of Algorithmic Auditing." This book represents a definitive work for leading research on the design and implementation of robust regulatory frameworks for ethical AI. It focuses on algorithmic auditing, bias detection and mitigation, and ensuring accountability in AI decision-making processes. It is an indispensable resource for Ph.D. candidates and policymakers at the forefront of AI regulation.