Question 11
Domain 2: Fairness, Bias, and Societal ImpactA social media platform uses an AI system to rank posts in ways that can shape users' opinions and actions. Which safeguard is most appropriate for a content system that influences beliefs or behavior?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
When a content system can influence beliefs or behavior, it should include safeguards that reduce harmful influence and support responsible operation. The need for safeguards is tied to the system's potential impact on people, not just its technical performance. — Recommend safeguards for content systems that influence beliefs or behavior.
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Focus only on improving recommendation accuracy and remove additional controls
Safeguards are recommended when content systems influence beliefs or behavior, regardless of accuracy improvements.
B. Implement safeguards because the system can influence users' beliefs or behavior
The source material specifically recommends safeguards for content systems that influence beliefs or behavior. Because the platform's ranking system shapes what users see and may affect opinions and actions, implementing safeguards directly matches that condition.
C. Apply safeguards only if the system creates original content rather than ranking content
The recommendation applies to content systems that influence beliefs or behavior, not only to systems generating content.
D. Delay safeguards until there is proof that no users are affected by recommendations
Safeguards are recommended based on the potential to influence beliefs or behavior, not after proving no effect.