Explaining ‘By-Design’ Approaches: Principles and Implementation
Explaining ‘By-Design’ Approaches: Principles and Implementation
Authors: Dr Aaron Ceross, Chief data scientist, EbD RAI UK project
This explainer presents the concept of ‘Equality by Design’—a proactive approach to integrating fairness, inclusion, and non-discrimination into AI systems from the outset. Aimed at Equality Bodies and civil society organisations, it outlines practical strategies to embed equality considerations into every phase of AI development.
Key Features:
- A structured governance model combining technical design, stakeholder deliberation, and regulatory oversight.
- Real-life case studies and indicators for evaluating fairness in AI.
- A critical analysis of the EU AI Act’s limits in enforcing Equality by Design.
This publication empowers equality defenders to move beyond the minimal requirements set by the EU AI Act and toward genuinely fair and accountable AI systems.
Discover the other resources of the series “Encoding Equality in AI: Design, Deliberation, and Oversight” here:
- A Guide for Access to Justice for Equality Bodies and CSOs
