Posts related to the policy area : "Social & welfare issues"

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 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

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

Building the foundations for collaboration: The OECD-African Union AI Dialogue
Intergovernmental

Building the foundations for collaboration: The OECD-African Union AI Dialogue

The dialogue facilitated discussions on AI governance and addressed joint challenges.

April 12, 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

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

The AI data scraping challenge:  How can we proceed responsibly?
Academia

The AI data scraping challenge:  How can we proceed responsibly?

Scraped data can advance social good and do harm. How do we get it right?

March 5, 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

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

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

Bridging the gap in AI governance and the rule of law: The Athens Roundtable 2023
Civil society

Bridging the gap in AI governance and the rule of law: The Athens Roundtable 2023

How will AI developments impact political, judicial, and legislative action?

October 26, 2023 — clock7 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

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

AI Act and disability-centred policy: how can we stop perpetuating social exclusion?
Civil society

AI Act and disability-centred policy: how can we stop perpetuating social exclusion?

AI systems may discriminate due to facial differences, gestures, gesticulation, speech impairment, or different communication patterns.

May 17, 2023 — clock7 min read

Lawsuits in the United States point to a need for AI risk management systems
Civil society

Lawsuits in the United States point to a need for AI risk management systems

Holistic AI argues that businesses using AI should adopt an AI risk management framework.

May 16, 2023 — clock8 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

Analysing simulated environments and immersive technologies in the European AI Act and Brazil’s proposed AI regulation
Academia

Analysing simulated environments and immersive technologies in the European AI Act and Brazil’s proposed AI regulation

Policy makers must address data privacy issues in immersive technologies.

March 27, 2023 — clock3 min read

The EU’s AI Act needs to address critical manipulation methods
Academia

The EU’s AI Act needs to address critical manipulation methods

Sometimes algorithms “hack” preferences and change the person.

March 21, 2023 — clock7 min read

Artificially Inequitable? AI and closing the gender gap
Intergovernmental

Artificially Inequitable? AI and closing the gender gap

AI can serve as a tool for women’s economic empowerment but it can be a double-edged sword.

March 8, 2023 — clock7 min read

Data from tech and social platforms underline the success of India’s AI upskilling policies
Intergovernmental

Data from tech and social platforms underline the success of India’s AI upskilling policies

Data from Stack Overflow, GitHub and LinkedIn tell a story of success for India’s AI upskilling policies.

February 1, 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

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

AI must not make women’s working lives worse
Intergovernmental

AI must not make women’s working lives worse

We must ensure that AI technologies help to close gender gaps in the working lives of women, not widen them.

March 3, 2022 — clock4 min read