Paper: 'No right to an explanation' by Brett Karlan and Henrik Kugelberg

In this paper, Brett Karlan and Henrik Kugelberg critically assess the widely discussed notion of a "right to an explanation" in algorithmic decision-making. They argue that, while explanations can sometimes serve important normative functions, the idea of a general right to an explanation is often either unnecessary, unfeasible, or poorly targeted. The paper challenges key assumptions in current policy and philosophical debates around AI accountability and calls for a more precise understanding of when and why explanations matter.

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