Attending to the systems of people, processes, and technology
Nov 2, 2025
Building ethical AI starts with understanding AI as a system of people, processes, and technology. This piece explores how systems thinking can guide responsible AI governance and lasting change.

At AlgoViva, we believe that building ethical and resilient AI systems begins with viewing AI as an interconnected system of people, processes, and technology rather than a single technical domain. The same principles that guide systems thinking in social transformation apply to how we govern algorithms and digital technologies.
This article from Reos Partners, which was co-authored by Akanimo Akpan, introduces the “FENCED” approach to addressing complex challenges through systems thinking. It invites us to look beyond surface problems to the deeper structures shaping outcomes, and to act in ways that create lasting change rather than quick fixes.
For those working at the intersection of technology, AI ethics, and AI governance, it is a timely reminder that responsible AI requires more than technical safeguards; it demands systemic insight and collective learning that appreciates complexity, interconnection, and unintended consequences.
Read the article here: https://reospartners.com/blog/systems-thinking-practical-approaches
