Independent Certification Working Group Launched for Advancing Ethical and Responsible AI

The World Economic Forum, AI Global, and the Schwartz Reisman Institute join forces to create an independent and practical certification program for algorithmic decisioning systems

AUSTIN, Texas - December 1, 2020 - (Newswire.com)

 The World Economic Forum (WEF), AI Global, and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) at the University of Toronto today announced the launch of a working group to lead the development of a globally recognized certification program for the responsible and trusted use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

This working group will bring together a diverse community of leading industry experts, policymakers, regulators, consumers, and academia, aimed at creating a measurable way to assess the responsible development and deployment of an AI system.

“As AI becomes more capable and integrated into every aspect of life, we are starting to see not just the promise but the harms of these technologies when left to operate without proper controls,” says Ashley Casovan, Executive Director, AI Global.

AI is already being deployed into high-profile applications where trust is paramount, such as prioritizing COVID vaccine distribution, determining access to credit, and facial recognition in law enforcement.

“The need for a measurable, independent and authoritative certification program working across sectors and across regions is imperative,” says Gillian K. Hadfield, Director, SRI. “This initiative aims to be the first comprehensive, third-party accredited certification for AI systems.”

With expertise in convening multiple stakeholders to solve some of the world’s most significant challenges, incubating this initiative with World Economic Forum's Shaping the Future of Technology Governance: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning platform) provides the opportunity to receive critical feedback from key stakeholders throughout the development.

“We are delighted to collaborate with organizations creating best practices in the complex field of responsible AI, and encourage the development of credible, independently-validated processes for certifying AI systems,” says Kay Firth-Butterfield, Head of AI and Machine Learning, World Economic Forum. 

Get Involved

WEF, AI Global, and SRI will host a virtual kick-off on Wednesday, December 9 at 12:00 p.m. EST. As a multi-stakeholder initiative, join organizations such as Open AI, IBM, Anthem, Deloitte, University of Montreal, IEEE, and more.

For additional information, you can register for the event or email [email protected].

About AI Global

AI Global is a non-profit with a mission is to catalyze the practical and responsible design, development, and use of AI.  Their tools have been among the first to demonstrate how to turn responsible AI principles into action.

 

About the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI)

SRI is a research and solutions hub that builds on fundamental world-class research in AI development, governance, and policy with actionable, human-centered solutions to the challenge of building safe, responsible, and inclusive AI.

About the World Economic Forum (WEF)

Founded in 1971, the WEF is an independent international NGO committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas.

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