Posts related to the policy area : "Science & technology"

How the global community can come together to understand AI’s risks
Non Governmental Organisation

How the global community can come together to understand AI’s risks

In 1980 and again in 1985, an international group of scientists came together in Villach, Austria, to discuss a concerning trend. The climate was heating, and human activity seemed part of the cause. ...

November 5, 2024 — clock6 min read

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

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

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 could transform disaster response. How do we ensure it reaches those who need it most?
Intergovernmental

AI could transform disaster response. How do we ensure it reaches those who need it most?

How do we ensure AI serves the needs of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable? As leading economists consistently note, such an outcome is anything but guaranteed. The phenomenon of market mechanism...

September 3, 2024 — clock4 min read

Governing with artificial intelligence: Are governments ready?
Intergovernmental

Governing with artificial intelligence: Are governments ready?

This report outlines AI’s benefits, risks and policy issues for governments.

August 27, 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

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

Open-Source and open access licensing in an AI Large Language Model (LLMs) world
Academia

Open-Source and open access licensing in an AI Large Language Model (LLMs) world

This text initially appeared as a blog post on gpai.ai, coauthored by Yann Dietrich, Catherine Stihler, and Lea Daun. Abstract With the rise of generative AI and other innovations, focus has increased...

June 12, 2024 — clock7 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

UK and OECD.AI come together to give AI actors a valuable resource for trustworthy AI
Government

UK and OECD.AI come together to give AI actors a valuable resource for trustworthy AI

Case studies from the UK’s Portfolio will be the OECD’s Catalogue to create a more complete resource.

April 11, 2024 — clock3 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

Deliberate, inclusive AI policies to empower women in Africa 
Intergovernmental

Deliberate, inclusive AI policies to empower women in Africa 

For International Women’s Day, we share highlights from a discussion on how AI can empower women in Africa.

March 8, 2024 — clock8 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

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

Reflections on safety: General-purpose AI developers can learn from the Challenger disaster
Business

Reflections on safety: General-purpose AI developers can learn from the Challenger disaster

The Challenger disaster shows us what can happen if we do not have a strong safety culture.

February 5, 2024 — clock6 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

For disabilities and designated groups, the Digital Services and Market Acts may complement AI and data policies to ensure algorithmic safety and accountability
Civil society

For disabilities and designated groups, the Digital Services and Market Acts may complement AI and data policies to ensure algorithmic safety and accountability

These acts will work with the EU AI Act and data regulation to address digital platforms and associated algorithms better.

December 7, 2023 — clock9 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

Accelerating science could be the most valuable use of AI
Intergovernmental

Accelerating science could be the most valuable use of AI

Accelerating research productivity could be the most economically and socially valuable use for AI.

November 21, 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

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

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

Brazil’s path to responsible AI
Government

Brazil’s path to responsible AI

When Brazil discusses AI and work, diversity has a seat at the table.

July 27, 2023 — clock7 min read

DeepMind: Exploring institutions for global AI governance
Business

DeepMind: Exploring institutions for global AI governance

DeepMind explores governance models to manage frontier AI development.

July 13, 2023 — clock2 min read

What is web3? Part 1 of a three-part vlog on the OECD and web3
Business

What is web3? Part 1 of a three-part vlog on the OECD and web3

This vlog series covers the basic concept of web3 and its components – blockchain and AI technologies.

March 9, 2023 — clock4 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

Is it enough to audit recruitment algorithms for bias?
Business

Is it enough to audit recruitment algorithms for bias?

Governments are right to require audits for bias in recruiting algorithms. But what about transparency, safety and privacy?

September 27, 2022 — clock7 min read

AlphaFold: How AI can accelerate scientific discovery
Business

AlphaFold: How AI can accelerate scientific discovery

Proof that artificial intelligence can dramatically accelerate scientific discovery and in turn benefit humanity.

August 31, 2022 — clock3 min read

Artificial intelligence and the future of science
Intergovernmental

Artificial intelligence and the future of science

A look at AI’s current limitations in science and policy implications for current and future developments.

October 25, 2021 — clock4 min read

We can shape policies to steer AI towards inclusive growth. Here’s how
Academia

We can shape policies to steer AI towards inclusive growth. Here’s how

How we structure policies can determine whether AI moves the world towards shared prosperity or income polarization.

October 6, 2021 — clock7 min read

Survey: classifying AI systems used in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Technical community

Survey: classifying AI systems used in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Please take this survey if you developed an AI system used in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 26, 2021 — clock6 min read

How the OECD’s AI system classification work added to a year of progress in AI governance
Government

How the OECD’s AI system classification work added to a year of progress in AI governance

Despite the COVID pandemic, we can look back on 2020 as a year of positive achievement in progress towards understanding what is needed in the governance and regulation of AI.

January 6, 2021 — clock7 min read

Deepmind’s Alphafold: a solution to the 50-year-old challenge of protein folding
Technical community

Deepmind’s Alphafold: a solution to the 50-year-old challenge of protein folding

In the future, AlphaFold should help drive advances in many areas, such as drug design and environmental sustainability.

December 14, 2020 — clock2 min read

How do we govern the complex intersection between AI and cybersecurity?
Technical community

How do we govern the complex intersection between AI and cybersecurity?

As digital devices and risks increase, more actors find themselves at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

October 1, 2020 — clock9 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

Can AI combat cognitive capacity issues and information overload?
Business

Can AI combat cognitive capacity issues and information overload?

Cybersecurity, viral pandemics and climate change make fostering international co-operation and access to knowledge more urgent than ever.

June 15, 2020 — clock3 min read

The American AI Initiative: The U.S. strategy for leadership in artificial intelligence
Government

The American AI Initiative: The U.S. strategy for leadership in artificial intelligence

The American AI Initiative is in support of AI innovation.

June 11, 2020 — clock5 min read