Korea sets national principles for AI ethics
Those developing and using artificial intelligence (AI) should keep human dignity and the common good of society as core values while also focusing on fairness, accountability, safety and transparency in practical use, according to the government's AI ethics principles. The government announced national principles for the ethical development and use of AI, Monday, setting out three core values…
The South Korean government has established national principles for the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing three core values and seven guiding principles. These principles aim to ensure that AI technology, which is rapidly expanding into various sectors, remains aligned with human dignity, the common good, and the sustainability of humanity.
The Ministry of Science and ICT outlined the seven principles, which are designed as a nonbinding reference for all parties involved in AI, including developers, providers, users, government agencies, and civil society. These principles cover essential aspects such as fairness, accountability, safety, and transparency.
At the heart of these guidelines are three overarching values: human dignity, meaning that individuals should be treated as ends in themselves rather than mere means; the common good, emphasizing AI's role in fostering social trust and benefitting society beyond individual interests; and the sustainability of humanity, aiming to ensure that AI contributes positively to present and future generations.
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