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

Enhancing AI assurance with real-world applications

In a digital era where AI permeates every facet of life, trust is not just a value—it’s an imperative. Recognising this, the UK government launched a Portfolio of AI Assurance Techniques through its Responsible Technology Adoption Unit (RTA), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). It comprises a suite of practical case studies demonstrating AI assurance in action across diverse sectors. At the same time, the OECD Catalogue of Tools and Metrics for Trustworthy AI has become a central hub for sharing and finding AI tools and good practices for developing and using AI responsibly. Case studies from the Portfolio will be featured in the Catalogue to enhance international cooperation and promote good AI assurance practices. This collaboration marks a significant step toward operationalising trust in AI technologies.

The UK’s Portfolio is an essential resource for trustworthy AI

The United Kingdom plays a crucial role in global AI safety, including the recent AI Safety Summit, an AI Standards Hub, the new AI Safety Institute and its commitment to building an effective AI assurance ecosystem. A key part of this commitment is the UK’s Portfolio of AI Assurance Techniques, launched in June 2023, which serves as a practical guide for industries, including burgeoning start-ups and SMEs, to navigate the complexities of AI assurance. It showcases real-world examples of AI assurance mechanisms effectively applied, ensuring that AI systems are trustworthy and compliant with the UK’s AI governance framework. The Portfolio is designed to evolve, with ongoing updates reflecting the latest in good practice and technological advancements.

OECD.AI’s catalogue: A global exchange for AI tools and metrics

The OECD’s Catalogue, in turn, aggregates a wealth of technical, procedural, and educational tools aimed at fostering AI systems that uphold democratic values and individual rights. This platform facilitates a global exchange, allowing practitioners to contribute their tools and metrics and share use cases. The OECD’s effort complements the UK’s by providing a broader stage for these case studies to inform international standards and practices, while the UK’s Portfolio provides the OECD with high-quality use cases. This partnership illustrates the high value that international cooperation brings to AI governance at all levels.

New global reach for the UK’s use cases

The partnership between the UK’s Portfolio and the OECD’s Catalogue is a strategic alignment to accelerate the development of trustworthy AI worldwide through high-quality resources. By contributing vetted use cases to the OECD.AI Catalogue of Tools, the UK government allows its hands-on AI assurance experiences to resonate more widely. This collaboration is a vital step to bridge the gap between policy and practice, offering a more straightforward path for organisations and individuals to develop and use AI responsibly.

Be part of a future where AI is grounded in trust

This collaboration underscores the critical role of international cooperation in AI governance. The UK’s case studies enrich the OECD’s repository and exemplify the practical application of the OECD AI Principles, transforming abstract concepts into actionable insights. Together, these projects cultivate a future where AI’s potential is harnessed in ways that earn public trust and inspire confidence, laying a foundation for sustainable innovation and economic growth that benefits all.

OECD.AI is always looking for valuable and new tools, metrics and case studies to add to its catalogue. If you have high-quality resources to contribute, please contact us at ai@oecd.org.