Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Silvio Dulinsky, Deputy Secretary-General, International Organization for Standardization, his thoughts on the future of AI.
As experts in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?
Privacy and Respect: Respecting Ownership and Intent of Training Data
This includes respecting the private and sensitive information of individuals, as well as copyrighted material, used to train AI models. Ownership and original intent of data must be maintained. This is a fundamental consideration with massive implications for how AI will be used going forward.
Unintended Consequences & Accountability
Thought must be given to the long-term impact of AI on society, culture, behavior and ethics. In its efforts to advance advancing innovation and capabilities, the AI community should be aware of potential unintended consequences. Contingency planning and governance mechanisms should be developed in parallel with, or closely following, advances in AI. Lack of accountability for unexpected outcomes could undermine progress and public trust over time. International standards play an important role as the interface between the opportunities presented by AI and society’s expectations.