Opinion piece considers "double-edged sword" of AI in professional regulation
In this opinion piece, Saqib Malik discusses the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into professional regulation across various industries, including finance, medicine, and law. While AI-driven tools have enhanced efficiency in assessing competency, monitoring compliance, and determining disciplinary actions, Malik highlights significant concerns such as algorithmic bias, lack of transparency, and potential erosion of due process. He points out that AI systems used in licensing exams and application assessments may unfairly penalize qualified applicants due to rigid algorithms that fail to consider context or nuance. Additionally, AI-based monitoring tools can exhibit racial and gender biases, disproportionately affecting minority professionals. Malik emphasizes the importance of maintaining human oversight in regulatory decisions and ensuring that AI serves as a tool rather than a replacement for human judgment.