Posts related to the policy area : "Digital economy"

Unpacking the ‘AI wardrobe’: How national policies are shaping the future of AI
Academia

Unpacking the ‘AI wardrobe’: How national policies are shaping the future of AI

Grand pronouncements about artificial intelligence appear daily: AI will produce autocrats and demolish democracies. Algorithms are replacing workers and do not lead to prosperity. Data flows remain a...

October 30, 2024 — clock7 min read

2023 LinkedIn data on OECD.AI:  Definitions for AI occupations are more specific, women in more AI jobs as career transitions to AI grow 
Business

2023 LinkedIn data on OECD.AI:  Definitions for AI occupations are more specific, women in more AI jobs as career transitions to AI grow 

As AI evolves, so must AI occupations and associated skills.

October 24, 2024 — clock7 min read

Navigating the environmental impact of AI
Business

Navigating the environmental impact of AI

Daily use of AI models in production is very energy-consuming. Each user request triggers a complex operation.

October 14, 2024 — clock4 min read

Everyone must understand the environmental costs of AI
Academia

Everyone must understand the environmental costs of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a profound effect on societies around the globe. Its application improves the lives of many, but it can also increase inequities. To safeguard against AI’s negative im...

October 4, 2024 — clock6 min read

With mounting pressure on health systems, can AI help 8 billion people to obtain optimal health outcomes?
Intergovernmental

With mounting pressure on health systems, can AI help 8 billion people to obtain optimal health outcomes?

In May 2024, the OECD assembled a time-limited Expert Group on AI for Health.

September 13, 2024 — clock4 min read

Participate in the OECD survey on private sector perspectives on AI adoption and governance
Intergovernmental

Participate in the OECD survey on private sector perspectives on AI adoption and governance

The survey will inform OECD work.

September 11, 2024 — clock1 min read

AI Standards Hub makes its AI standards available on the OECD Catalogue of Tools and Metrics for Trustworthy AI  
Intergovernmental

AI Standards Hub makes its AI standards available on the OECD Catalogue of Tools and Metrics for Trustworthy AI  

The standards in the Catalogue will be continuously updated as new ones are published.

September 9, 2024 — clock3 min read

AI Safety Institutes: Can countries meet the challenge?
Civil society

AI Safety Institutes: Can countries meet the challenge?

Countries are establishing specialised bodies to evaluate AI systems’ capabilities and risks, and more.

July 29, 2024 — clock7 min read

Deadline extended to 1 October: Public consultation on risk thresholds for advanced AI systems
Intergovernmental

Deadline extended to 1 October: Public consultation on risk thresholds for advanced AI systems

The OECD and partners are launching a public consultation on AI risk thresholds.

July 26, 2024 — clock4 min read

Participate in the OECD’s pilot on monitoring the application of the G7 Code of Conduct for Organisations Developing Advanced AI Development
Intergovernmental

Participate in the OECD’s pilot on monitoring the application of the G7 Code of Conduct for Organisations Developing Advanced AI Development

the OECD and G7 members are taking a crucial step towards fostering a safer and more trustworthy AI ecosystem.

July 23, 2024 — clock3 min read

Towards algorithm auditing: A research overview
Business

Towards algorithm auditing: A research overview

Like financial audits, algorithm audits are becoming the norm in AI.

July 4, 2024 — clock5 min read

Six crucial policy considerations for AI, data governance, and privacy: Insights from the OECD
Intergovernmental

Six crucial policy considerations for AI, data governance, and privacy: Insights from the OECD

Six crucial policy considerations to harmonise AI’s advancements with privacy principles

June 26, 2024 — clock4 min read

Circle of trust: Six steps to foster the effective development of tools for trustworthy AI in the UK and the United States
Civil society

Circle of trust: Six steps to foster the effective development of tools for trustworthy AI in the UK and the United States

The study covers tools for trustworthy AI in the UK and the U.S. and prospects for future alignment.

June 20, 2024 — clock4 min read

OECD AI Review of Germany: A new phase for Germany’s AI strategy
Intergovernmental

OECD AI Review of Germany: A new phase for Germany’s AI strategy

Germany stands at a crucial juncture in its journey towards becoming a global leader in AI.

June 11, 2024 — clock4 min read

Evolving with innovation: The 2024 OECD AI Principles update
Intergovernmental

Evolving with innovation: The 2024 OECD AI Principles update

The principles now address better address issues related to safety, privacy, intellectual property rights and information integrity.

May 20, 2024 — clock5 min read

Name it to tame it: Defining AI incidents and hazards
Intergovernmental

Name it to tame it: Defining AI incidents and hazards

Complete and accurate definitions of AI incidents and hazards should capture all aspects of harm.

May 17, 2024 — clock5 min read

Canada’s plans to bridge the AI compute gap and how it can make industry policy inclusive and sustainable
Academia

Canada’s plans to bridge the AI compute gap and how it can make industry policy inclusive and sustainable

Canada’s journey to close its AI compute gap is not just an innovation challenge; it’s a societal imperative.

April 16, 2024 — clock7 min read

In tune with ethics: Responsible artificial intelligence and the music industry
Business

In tune with ethics: Responsible artificial intelligence and the music industry

Can we maintain the integrity of copyright laws and ensure fair compensation for human creators?

March 29, 2024 — clock7 min read

Responsible science communication can be a catalyst for trust in technology
Business

Responsible science communication can be a catalyst for trust in technology

Miscommunication and hype surrounding AI can lead to misunderstandings and hinder progress.

March 25, 2024 — clock6 min read

What is AI? Can you make a clear distinction between AI and non-AI systems?
Intergovernmental

What is AI? Can you make a clear distinction between AI and non-AI systems?

OECD countries agreed to define the characteristics of machines considered to be AI.

March 6, 2024 — clock8 min read

How to handle GDPR data access requests in AI-driven personal data processing
Business

How to handle GDPR data access requests in AI-driven personal data processing

Handling DSARs can be complicated, but there are ways to mitigate the challenges.

February 22, 2024 — clock7 min read

A new expert group at the OECD for policy synergies in AI, data, and privacy
Intergovernmental

A new expert group at the OECD for policy synergies in AI, data, and privacy

Governments worldwide can benefit from AI and privacy communities working together to achieve common goals.

February 21, 2024 — clock7 min read

Is there AI beyond Chat GPT?

Is there AI beyond Chat GPT?

This text initially appeared as a blog post on gpai.ai, coauthored by Borys Stokalski, Bogumił Kamiński, Daniel Kaszyński Abstract This article discusses the need for policymakers, AI investors, and A...

February 5, 2024 — clock9 min read

Exploring DLT and blockchain: A comparative analysis of Hedera, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and how they integrate with AI technologies
Business

Exploring DLT and blockchain: A comparative analysis of Hedera, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and how they integrate with AI technologies

Marrying AI with DLT or blockchain opens avenues for enhanced security, data integrity, and reliability.

January 17, 2024 — clock3 min read

The United States works with domestic and international AI communities to establish frameworks that advance trustworthy AI for all
Government

The United States works with domestic and international AI communities to establish frameworks that advance trustworthy AI for all

The United States is addressing AI holistically by focusing on the potential of AI to boost prosperity and overcome major societal challenges.

December 20, 2023 — clock9 min read

The argument for holistic AI audits
Academia

The argument for holistic AI audits

Comprehensive audits could be essential for compliance with some regulations.

December 19, 2023 — clock7 min read

Ensuring AI’s trustworthiness: reliability engineering meets data-driven risk management
Business

Ensuring AI’s trustworthiness: reliability engineering meets data-driven risk management

Reliability engineering principles can be applied to AI systems to ensure safety and performance.

December 12, 2023 — clock9 min read

How can standard contract terms advance responsible AI data and model sharing for generative AI and other applications?
Intergovernmental

How can standard contract terms advance responsible AI data and model sharing for generative AI and other applications?

Generative AI has escalated the need to responsibly address AI data and model sharing.

December 8, 2023 — clock6 min read

Human, or human-like? Transparency for AI-generated content
Academia

Human, or human-like? Transparency for AI-generated content

Transparency about AI-generated content is a vital objective for the heath of society.

December 4, 2023 — clock6 min read

How much water does AI consume? The public deserves to know
Academia

How much water does AI consume? The public deserves to know

Air pollution and carbon emissions are well-known environmental costs of AI. But water consumption is also an issue.

November 30, 2023 — clock8 min read

The OECD AI Incidents Monitor: an evidence base for effective AI policy 
Intergovernmental

The OECD AI Incidents Monitor: an evidence base for effective AI policy 

AIM is the first step to producing evidence and foresight on AI incidents for sound policymaking and international cooperation.

November 14, 2023 — clock4 min read

The AI data challenge: How do we protect privacy and other fundamental rights in an AI-driven world? 
Academia

The AI data challenge: How do we protect privacy and other fundamental rights in an AI-driven world? 

Society must meet the AI data challenge.

October 19, 2023 — clock7 min read

Why policymakers worldwide must prioritise security for AI
Business

Why policymakers worldwide must prioritise security for AI

The threat of AI attacks is not only real. It is pervasive and present.

October 5, 2023 — clock8 min read

Web3, AI, and other technologies provide new opportunities to improve healthcare
Business

Web3, AI, and other technologies provide new opportunities to improve healthcare

The convergence of AI and blockchain technologies in healthcare holds immense promise.

September 20, 2023 — clock5 min read

Vague concepts in the EU AI Act will not protect citizens from AI manipulation
Academia

Vague concepts in the EU AI Act will not protect citizens from AI manipulation

Clear definitions and collaboration can uphold European values.

September 7, 2023 — clock8 min read

Generative AI: Unlocking opportunities for India’s future
Government

Generative AI: Unlocking opportunities for India’s future

Generative AI is helping Indians to obtain legal assistance, advice for agriculture and more.

August 25, 2023 — clock6 min read

Will businesses or laws and regulations ever prioritise environmental sustainability for AI systems?
Academia

Will businesses or laws and regulations ever prioritise environmental sustainability for AI systems?

We need better tools and clear regulations to reduce AI’s carbon footprint.

August 11, 2023 — clock8 min read

BigCode: toward open AI governance processes in LLMs for coding
Business

BigCode: toward open AI governance processes in LLMs for coding

BigCode can empower the machine learning and open source communities through open governance.

August 8, 2023 — clock7 min read

Three steps for businesses to make AI data and compute more sustainable
Academia

Three steps for businesses to make AI data and compute more sustainable

All actors of the AI ecosystem must work together to reduce data’s CO2 footprint.

August 7, 2023 — clock7 min read

A law for foundation models: the EU AI Act can improve regulation for fairer competition
Government

A law for foundation models: the EU AI Act can improve regulation for fairer competition

The EU could mitigate risks of systemic foundation models and exploit opportunities.

July 20, 2023 — clock15 min read

Should we do this? Navigating risk and innovation through digital ethics in business
Business

Should we do this? Navigating risk and innovation through digital ethics in business

Ethical risks are a gamble for digital products.

July 11, 2023 — clock6 min read

As language models and generative AI take the world by storm, the OECD is tracking the policy implications
Intergovernmental

As language models and generative AI take the world by storm, the OECD is tracking the policy implications

ChatGPT has become a household name thanks to its apparent benefits. At the same time, governments and other entities are taking action to contain potential risks. AI Language Models (LM) are at the h...

April 13, 2023 — clock5 min read

AI for All: How India is carving its own path in the global AI race
Government

AI for All: How India is carving its own path in the global AI race

From identification to language technologies, India has a lot going on.

January 30, 2023 — clock8 min read

Can AI help save the planet?
Intergovernmental

Can AI help save the planet?

AI computing has positive and negative effects on the planet.

November 17, 2022 — clock5 min read

Responsible AI licenses: a practical tool for implementing the OECD Principles for Trustworthy AI
Business

Responsible AI licenses: a practical tool for implementing the OECD Principles for Trustworthy AI

RAIL licenses can help spread responsible AI.

October 21, 2022 — clock7 min read

AI needs the right trade policies to flourish
Intergovernmental

AI needs the right trade policies to flourish

As trade’s reliance on AI grows, so does AI’s reliance on appropriate trade policies. Here is why.

July 21, 2022 — clock5 min read

Leveraging AI, big data analytics and people to fight untruths online
Intergovernmental

Leveraging AI, big data analytics and people to fight untruths online

How can we stop the creators and spreaders of untruths online?

May 6, 2022 — clock7 min read

A framework to navigate the emerging regulatory landscape for AI
Civil society

A framework to navigate the emerging regulatory landscape for AI

Organizations seeking to responsibly deploy AI systems face a complex and quickly evolving legal landscape.

May 4, 2022 — clock4 min read

Reducing the carbon emissions of AI
Business

Reducing the carbon emissions of AI

Practitioners can dramatically lower the carbon footprint of ML by choosing the best options for the “4Ms”.

April 12, 2022 — clock4 min read

Singapore: The future of work in the age of AI
Government

Singapore: The future of work in the age of AI

Singapore has a multi-stakeholder approach to enabling its citizens and businesses for AI. It even has an AI escape-room game.

May 12, 2021 — clock7 min read

Blog series: How countries are empowering citizens for AI and the future of work
Government

Blog series: How countries are empowering citizens for AI and the future of work

A video series, where policymakers from Egypt, Singapore, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom showcase their AI strategies.

April 28, 2021 — clock4 min read

HAI Institute’s latest AI Index Report covers 3 times as many data sets
Academia

HAI Institute’s latest AI Index Report covers 3 times as many data sets

The report is an independent initiative within Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Institute and in its third year.

July 8, 2020 — clock4 min read