TheGREATEST concernis when the AI system’sdecision-making process is unexplainable(A), especially for high-impact or regulated decisions. AAIA stresses that explainability is essential for accountability, fairness assessments, compliance, and public trust. If decisions cannot be explained, the organization cannot validate fairness, detect bias, or justify outcomes to regulators or affected individuals.

Cloud hosting (B) is manageable through standard controls. Retraining frequency (C) affects performance but not core ethics. Draft documentation (D) is a procedural issue, not an ethical barrier. Unexplainable decision logic is thefoundational ethical risk.