Originally published in Bootcamp.
As AI systems take on more consequential decisions — from loan approvals to hiring, from medical triage to contract generation — the question of accountability has moved from a philosophical debate to a courtroom reality.
And here's the uncomfortable truth: "The algorithm did it" is not a legal defense. Courts, regulators, and increasingly your own clients are starting to demand a clear chain of human accountability behind every AI-driven decision.
Read the full article on Medium · Design Bootcamp. At PromptOwl, we help enterprise teams build AI governance frameworks that keep humans in control — and in the clear.