2025/06/12 by Laís Barbudo Carrasco · 1 voice
Computer Science · Social Sciences · Decision Sciences · #Privacy-Preserving Technologies in Data #Ethics and Social Impacts of AI #Data Quality and Management
paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/19386389.2025.2515766
openalex publication_date 2025/06/12 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02
The opacity of AI systems leads to challenges related to algorithmic bias, data sovereignty, and regulatory compliance. This study explores the role of metadata and paradata as mechanisms for embedding ethical oversight into AI development. It employs a qualitative approach, including a literature review and conceptual analysis, to examine how these elements contribute to ethical AI oversight. It proposes an ethical AI governance framework structured around five key principles: (1) standardized and dynamic metadata and paradata models, (2) interdisciplinary collaboration, (3) policy and regulatory interventions, (4) capacity building, and (5) a unified framework for metadata and paradata standards. Findings indicate that metadata and paradata enhance AI fairness by ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance. Dynamic models allow real-time updates, improving bias mitigation and accountability. However, challenges such as the lack of standardized documentation, regulatory complexities, and the need for emerging technologies like blockchain must be addressed. Future research should focus on automating metadata and paradata management to improve scalability. By implementing the proposed framework, stakeholders, including AI developers, policymakers, and metadata professionals, can foster responsible AI practices that align with ethical principles, regulatory requirements, and societal values.