Dear Listers, This Data Protection Week, a debate rages: do privacy laws hinder AI progress? While they may seem restrictive, principles like purpose limitation, data minimization, transparency, and security are crucial for responsible AI development. Imagine an AI denied credit to a woman in a shared account, with developers unable to explain the bias. Data protection asks for explainability, even as AI models grow complex. The same goes for security: recent hacks exposed training data and manipulated AI outputs. Responsible AI thrives under privacy laws, ensuring innovation prioritizes the responsible use of personal data. So, do data protection laws restrain AI? https://www.kictanet.or.ke/do-data-protection-laws-restrain-ai-development/