The Problem of Algorithmic Collisions: Mitigating Unforeseen Risks in a Connected World

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2505.20181v1
• Date: Mon, 26 May 2025 16:22:18 GMT
• Title: The Problem of Algorithmic Collisions: Mitigating Unforeseen Risks in a Connected World
• Authors: Maurice Chiodo, Dennis Müller,
• Abstract summary: The increasing deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other autonomous algorithmic systems presents the world with new systemic risks.<n>Current governance frameworks are inadequate as they lack visibility into this complex ecosystem of interactions.<n>This paper outlines the nature of this challenge and proposes some initial policy suggestions centered on increasing transparency and accountability through phased system registration, a licensing framework for deployment, and enhanced monitoring capabilities.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: The increasing deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other autonomous algorithmic systems presents the world with new systemic risks. While focus often lies on the function of individual algorithms, a critical and underestimated danger arises from their interactions, particularly when algorithmic systems operate without awareness of each other, or when those deploying them are unaware of the full algorithmic ecosystem deployment is occurring in. These interactions can lead to unforeseen, rapidly escalating negative outcomes - from market crashes and energy supply disruptions to potential physical accidents and erosion of public trust - often exceeding the human capacity for effective monitoring and the legal capacities for proper intervention. Current governance frameworks are inadequate as they lack visibility into this complex ecosystem of interactions. This paper outlines the nature of this challenge and proposes some initial policy suggestions centered on increasing transparency and accountability through phased system registration, a licensing framework for deployment, and enhanced monitoring capabilities.

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