Building trust in AI: Ethics and governance for responsible innovation

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By Rakesh Ravuri

AI has experienced consistent growth for some time now – decades in fact. But recent advancements, especially the launch of ChatGPT, have revolutionized its application and adoption, making it the most definitive transformational technology of our time. As AI evolves and becomes more accessible, it bears thinking through its potential impact on society. Dealing with the responsibility for accidents involving autonomous vehicles or addressing risks posed by convincing deepfake content are just a few of the challenges we must confront.

Without a conscious focus on ethics, there is a risk of unintended consequences, perpetuating biases, invading privacy, and inadvertently harming individuals and communities. In an ideal scenario, government, industry, and civil society would collaborate to ensure ethical development and deployment of AI. From an innovation standpoint, integrating ethics into AI becomes crucial. Ensuring it serves the best interests of everyone involved allows us to pursue fairness, transparency, and accountability, while fostering trust. It gives us the ability to be proactive in tackling potential risks and unintended consequences that emerge as AI advances rapidly. As organizations increasingly embrace AI as a transformative tool, it is essential to consider four crucial factors from the very beginning: Bias, Ethics, Governance, and Regulation. In this article, we delve deeper into these aspects to gain a comprehensive understanding of their significance. 

Guiding AI Ethics 

Ethics in AI involves navigating the complexities of determining right and wrong within the context of AI systems, considering specific circumstances, location, and the diverse range of stakeholders involved. 

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