The Defender of Rights works to counter all forms of discrimination, including those resulting from algorithmic systems. The institution has already had the opportunity to publicly address these issues on several occasions: a joint statement with the CNIL in May 2020, a report on biometric technologies in July 2021, a joint opinion with the European network - Equinet in June 2022 on the draft European regulation in this area. In this context, the Defender of Rights has engaged in a meaningful dialogue with various French and European partners. The study by the Council of State from 30 August 2022, entitled "Artificial Intelligence and Public Action: Building Trust, Serving Performance," outlines the challenges surrounding public AI. In this context, it is essential for stakeholders to address this still relatively unexplored subject.

In this framework, the 3rd edition of the artificial intelligence training is organized online and will also be offered to local authorities. This edition gathers some 200 participants from local and regional authorities, national institutions and independent regulators.

This training presents the current and upcoming French and European regulations and standards in the field of algorithms and AI, the right to non-discrimination, and identifies examples of algorithmic discriminations. It allows participants to explore case studies and best legal practices in handling these situations in various domains, in order to equip different actors to contribute to the fight against algorithmic discrimination.

It consists of four online modules that will be available from 9 October to 16 December 2023:

• Module 1: Technology and Equality: Fundamental Concepts
• Module 2: Combating Algorithmic Discrimination
• Module 3: Algorithmic Discrimination: Examples from Various Domains
• Module 4: Perspectives on New AI Regulation

Furthermore, two interactive seminars will be held on 16 October and 11 December 2023, in a hybrid format, both online and at the Defender of Rights' premises. These seminars will allow participants to exchange with AI experts, answer participants' questions, and collectively conclude the learning experience.