Risk Flags for the Human – AI Scuderia

Various international regulations underline that humans must stay in the discussion making process, as algorithms cannot be held responsible. Nevertheless, also if the final decider is human, the AI may subconsciously non-adequately influence.

Relevant AI biases can include the over-trust in the machine, where humans perceive the machine as being on a higher knowledge level and acting flawlessly. As a consequence, results coming from an algorithm do not get adequately checked and challenged.

Machine-like, the human decider confirms the AI result. To comply with regulations, algorithms do not make decisions, but filter information, rank suggestions and/or show various risk flags.

Such signs could be understood as yellow flags as known from sports. Less as the yellow cards in football (or soccer), as this is less a risk advisor but a kind of lighter punishment, but in Formula 1, as here a yellow flag indicates caution on the track.

When a yellow flag is displayed, drivers must slow down, be prepared to stop if necessary, and not overtake other cars until they have passed the hazard zone.

Yellow flags are typically shown when there is a hazard or obstruction on or near the track, such as a crash, debris, or a car in a dangerous position. This helps ensure the safety of drivers, marshals, and other personnel on the circuit.

If a driver fails to adhere to the yellow flag rules, they may face penalties from race stewards.