AI Now Institute — publication: AI Now 2018 Report — expanded analysis of AI accountability gaps, bias in automated decision systems, and surveillance technologies

NoteThe source confirms the publication exists and is titled 'AI Now 2018 Report' from the AI Now Institute. The source explicitly confirms accountability is a central focus. However, the excerpt provided does not explicitly mention 'bias in automated decision systems' or 'surveillance technologies' as topics covered—only accountability is directly stated in the excerpt. While these topics may be covered in the full report, the source text excerpt does not verify all three claimed focus areas. This is a partial confirmation of the claim.

NoteThe source text confirms the publication is the 'AI Now 2018 Report' and explicitly discusses accountability gaps as a central focus. While the source text excerpt does not explicitly mention 'bias in automated decision systems' or 'surveillance technologies' by name, it does reference accountability frameworks for 'powerful technologies' and the report's focus on how 'AI systems harm us.' The claim's characterization of the report's content aligns with what the source describes, though the specific topics of bias and surveillance are not explicitly detailed in this excerpt. The temporal marker 'as of 2018' is accurate given the December 6, 2018 publication date.