Posts tagged with "AI ethics"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The therapeutic caveat: Prohibitions on manipulation and persuasion in the EU AI Act
Academia

The therapeutic caveat: Prohibitions on manipulation and persuasion in the EU AI Act

Closing the therapeutic loophole would ensure the safety of European citizens and encourage evidence-based innovation.

January 31, 2024 — clock5 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

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

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

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

Canada and the UK compare AI governance efforts and  reflect on regulating AI
Government

Canada and the UK compare AI governance efforts and  reflect on regulating AI

With common governance systems, the roundtable was an opportunity to discuss a harmonized strategy.

July 25, 2023 — clock5 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

Basic safety requirements for AI risk management
Business

Basic safety requirements for AI risk management

We thus need to employ unprecedented safety measures to develop frontier AI systems.

July 5, 2023 — clock7 min read

When AI generates work, standard contractual terms can help generate value and clarity
Academia

When AI generates work, standard contractual terms can help generate value and clarity

As AI developments soar, who owns and has the rights to AI-generated work?

June 6, 2023 — clock7 min read

We need to use AI to fight climate change
Civil society

We need to use AI to fight climate change

We need AI to mitigate climate change. What can policy makers do?

May 30, 2023 — clock6 min read

Can synthetic data enable data sharing in financial services?
Government

Can synthetic data enable data sharing in financial services?

Synthetic data could help reduce criminal activity without the privacy trade off.

May 25, 2023 — clock7 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

A look at AI and Blockchain governance and an interview with CZ
Business

A look at AI and Blockchain governance and an interview with CZ

Listen to our interview with Changpeng Zhao, CZ, about the OECD AI Principles and regulation.

April 25, 2023 — clock6 min read

A roadmap for an AI learning campaign
Academia

A roadmap for an AI learning campaign

A global AI learning campaign would foster greater human-centric AI development and empower decision-making.

April 19, 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

Auditors have a role in Canadian AI governance initiatives, but it needs clarification

Auditors have a role in Canadian AI governance initiatives, but it needs clarification

Canada could look to international initiatives for guidance.

March 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

Artificial General Intelligence: can we avoid the ultimate existential threat?
Academia

Artificial General Intelligence: can we avoid the ultimate existential threat?

Things are happening in the field of AI safety to avoid existential risks.

January 26, 2023 — clock5 min read

AI legal cases are increasing: how can we prepare?
Academia

AI legal cases are increasing: how can we prepare?

As enforcement expands, the question becomes how best to build more capacity.

January 9, 2023 — clock7 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

New AI technologies can perpetuate old biases: some examples in the United States
Government

New AI technologies can perpetuate old biases: some examples in the United States

AI models may perpetuate historical social inequities through biased outcomes.

October 18, 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

Singapore’s A.I.Verify builds trust through transparency
Government

Singapore’s A.I.Verify builds trust through transparency

A governance testing framework and toolkit to help AI industry actors to show they deploy trustworthy AI.

August 16, 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

Is AI a wake-up call for financial services in the UK?
Government

Is AI a wake-up call for financial services in the UK?

Can industry’s management and governance systems in the UK keep up with AI?

April 19, 2022 — clock8 min read

Businesses are applying the OECD AI Principles. How is it going?
Business

Businesses are applying the OECD AI Principles. How is it going?

The private sector launched a project at the OECD to facilitate the adoption of its AI Principles.

April 7, 2022 — clock5 min read

Korea is leading an exemplary AI transition. Here’s how.
Government

Korea is leading an exemplary AI transition. Here’s how.

Korea has been emerged as an AI technology and innovation driver, and a leader in international cooperation around trustworthy AI.

March 10, 2022 — clock4 min read

The OECD Framework for Classifying AI Systems to assess policy challenges and ensure international standards in AI
Intergovernmental

The OECD Framework for Classifying AI Systems to assess policy challenges and ensure international standards in AI

The classification framework can help policy makers understand and map the affects of AI systems on societies and economies.

February 17, 2022 — clock4 min read

How the OECD AI Policy Observatory has shaped Colombia and Latin America’s approach to AI policy
Government

How the OECD AI Policy Observatory has shaped Colombia and Latin America’s approach to AI policy

The AI Observatory has been crucial for Colombia, a leader in the development of trustworthy AI.

July 21, 2021 — clock8 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

iHuman: a virtual screening of the film with Director Tonje Schei
Civil society

iHuman: a virtual screening of the film with Director Tonje Schei

The screening is followed by a debate with some of the brightest minds in AI.

November 17, 2020 — clock1 min read

Shaping AI trends in work and society – an evidence based approach is crucial
Government

Shaping AI trends in work and society – an evidence based approach is crucial

The German AI Observatory says that AI’s impact on work and society needs policies based on solid evidence.

September 10, 2020 — clock7 min read

Denmark: an independent council and a labelling scheme to promote the ethical use of data
Government

Denmark: an independent council and a labelling scheme to promote the ethical use of data

The Danish government expects to launch a new set of initiatives in the fall of 2020.

June 15, 2020 — clock3 min read

How Australia takes a global approach to human-centred AI for maximum benefits
Government

How Australia takes a global approach to human-centred AI for maximum benefits

Australia takes a human-centred approach to AI to enhance human, social and environmental wellbeing.

May 11, 2020 — clock3 min read