AI and ethics

A study by the Australian Council of Learned Academies has shown that 79 per cent of Australians surveyed want artificial intelligence programmed to be ethical.

A new report from CEDA highlighting the practical progress and challenges of responsible AI implementation.

If the historical data used to train an AI system disadvantages certain minority groups, the system can be swayed to follow these patterns in its own decision-making process.

New research shows Australian businesses are slow to adopt Responsible AI systems, risking falling behind on AI development. Learn more in the Responsible AI Index 2022.

Helping to bridge the gap between principles and practice, this report explores the practical steps businesses can take to implement the Australian Government's AI ethics principles.

Read about the 8 key principles that underpin the federal government’s ethical AI framework.

Some of Australia's biggest businesses trialled the principles in a pilot program.

Motivation Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming our society and listed as the top strategic technology in many […]

A world-first program bringing together experts, regulatory bodies, training organisations, and practitioners to focus on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for Australian industry.

The current best practice ethical principles for AI adoption and usage include the following: ## Principles 1. **Fairness**: AI systems should treat all individuals fairly and avoid bias. 2. **Transparency**: The decisions made by AI systems should be understandable and explainable. 3. **Accountability**: Those who design and deploy AI systems must be accountable for their operation. 4. **Privacy**: AI systems should respect and safeguard the privacy of individuals. 5. **Security**: AI systems should be developed and employed with a focus on maximizing reliability, security, and accuracy[3][5]. These principles emphasize the importance of fairness, transparency, accountability, privacy, and security in the development and use of AI systems. They aim to ensure that AI technologies are deployed in a responsible and ethical manner, respecting human rights and dignity[2][5].

We are taking a stand. It's time for some human-centred ground rules for design and developers working with AI.

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Discussion paper 'Artificial Intelligence: Australia's Ethics Framework' identifies key governance principles and measures that can be used to achieve the best possible results from AI, while keeping the well-being of Australians as the top priority.

Consider these voluntary principles to ensure AI is safe, secure and reliable.