A presentation by Dr. Lukas Lorenz (Utrecht University). This event is part of the Digital Governance Research Colloquium hosted by the Centre for Digital Governance.
A growing number of public organisations adopt algorithms in the hope that organisational practices will become more effective and efficient. Especially for regulatory agencies, algorithms are believed to have a high potential to further rationalise practices. Such practices are known as algorithmic regulation. Yet, realising the potentials of algorithmic regulation is not easy and often does not result in desired outcomes. To better differentiate between the potentials of algorithmic regulation and organisational reality I introduce a new lens – the myth of algorithmic regulation – and use it to develop a better understanding of the process through which the myth is translated into reality. This process involves making critical value choices beyond effectiveness and efficiency. Safeguarding values, such as transparency, accountability, and non-discrimination, needs to be institutionally enabled. Thus, to benefit from the myth of algorithmic regulation, creating these institutional conditions will be a key challenge for public organisations in the years to come.
Dr. Lukas Lorenz conducted research at Utrecht University School of Governance focused on the adoption of algorithms in regulatory agencies in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has studied predictive policing and developed a new ideal type of bureaucratic organisations called "the algocracy". Lukas has a background in public administration and organisational science as well as in political science and media and communications studies. After obtaining his PhD, Lukas started working at PD, the in-house consultancy for the public sector in Germany.
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