Transparency

A broad term that implies openness, comprehensibility and accountability in the way Al algorithms function and make decisions. However, the specific meaning of transparency may vary depending on context. It may refer to the extent to which information regarding an Al system is made available to stakeholders, including disclosing if Al is used through techniques like watermarking, and explaining how the model works through model or system cards for example. It also refers to maintenance of technical and nontechnical documentation across the Al life cycle to keep track of processes and decision-making, which can also assist with auditability of the Al system. In the open-source context, transparency may refer to making the source code publicly accessible.