Singapore businesses looking to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies responsibly now can access a reference document to help them do so. The AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge (BoK) is touted to provide a reference guide for business leaders and IT professionals on the ethical aspects related to the development as well as deployment of AI technologies.
Launched by industry group Singapore Computer Society (SCS), the BoK was put together based on the expertise of more than 60 individuals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, with the aim to aid in the "responsible, ethical, and human-centric" deployment of AI for competitive advantage. It encompasses use cases to outline the positive and negative outcomes of AI adoption, and looks at the technology's potential to support a "safe" ecosystem when utilised properly.
The BoK was developed based on Singapore's latest Model AI Governance Framework[1], which was updated in January 2020[2], and will be regularly updated as the local digital landscape evolved, said SCS during its launch Friday.
Founded in 1967, the industry group has more than 42,000 members and offers a range of services to support its members, including training and development and networking opportunities. SCS comprises 11 chapters including AI and robotics, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things, as well as five interest groups that include blockchain and data centre.
Noting that AI sought to inject intelligence into machines to mimic human action and thought, SCS President Chong Yoke Sin noted that rogue or misaligned AI algorithms with unintended bias could cause significant damage. This underscored the importance of ensuring AI was used ethically.
"On the other hand, stifling innovation in the use of AI will be disastrous as the new economy will increasingly leverage AI," Chong said, as she stressed the need for a balanced approach that