As AI becomes integral to our software, clear ethics and guidelines are essential. This page outlines our commitment to responsible AI use that prioritizes transparency, fairness, and user trust.
The Canadian government is promoting guiding principles for the responsible use of AI. Adhering to these principles will promote the ethical, transparent, and effective use of AI technologies. Here are 7 key principles:
Transparency: Clearly communicate how, why, and when AI systems are utilized, ensuring that stakeholders understand AI's role in decision-making processes.
Human-Centric Approach: Prioritize the needs and well-being of individuals and communities, including Indigenous peoples, ensuring AI systems serve the public interest.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Evaluate and address potential risks to legal rights and democratic norms throughout the AI system's lifecycle, implementing measures to mitigate identified risks
Privacy and Data Governance: Ensure that AI systems use data collected, used, and disclosed lawfully, respecting privacy and intellectual property rights, and maintaining robust data governance practices.
Bias and Accuracy Evaluation: Regularly assess AI system outputs to minimize biases and inaccuracies, enabling users to distinguish between AI-generated and human outputs.
Accountability: Establish clear governance structures and accountability measures for AI system decisions and outcomes, ensuring that human oversight is maintained.
Safety and Security: Implement comprehensive assessments to identify and mitigate potential adverse impacts, including risks associated with inappropriate or malicious use of AI systems. ISED Canada
The government of British Columbia provides guidelines and materials for the use of AI in education to assist school boards, district leaders, school leaders, teachers, and support staff in formulating local procedures and policies. The materials include support for teachers in teaching AI concepts and related digital literacy skills in their classrooms. You can find the resources here : LINK