AI/automation ethics glossary
Consent
AI/automation ethics glossary
Consent
Consent refers to the ability/inability of the users of an AI/automated system, or people whose information, data or works are used in such a system, to grant, manage, or revoke permission for it to be collected, processed, and shared.
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Author: Charlie Pownall 🔗
Published: May 12, 2026
Last updated: May 12, 2026
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