The OECD Framework for the Classification of AI systems

Intergovernmental  |  February 17, 2022

AccountabilityFostering a digital ecosystem for AIHuman-centred values and fairnessInclusive growth, sustainable development and well-beingInternational co-operation for trustworthy AIInvesting in AI research and developmentRobustness, security and safetyShaping an enabling policy environment for AITransparency and explainabilityDigital economyInnovation

Key dimensions structure AI system characteristics and interactions The framework classifies AI systems and applications along the following dimensions: People & Planet, Economic Context, Data & Input, AI Model and Task & Output. Each one has its own properties and attributes or sub-dimensions relevant to assessing policy considerations of particular AI systems.

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Karine Perset

Karine Perset

Head of AI Unit and OECD.AI, OECD Digital Economy Policy Division, OECD

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