AI Ethics Impact Group: From Principles to Practice
The AI Ethics Impact Group, a consortium led by VDE and Bertelsmann Stiftung, focuses on bridging the gap between AI ethics principles and practical implementation. Established in 2019, the group aims to promote European values and citizen protection through labeling and specification frameworks. These frameworks aim to enhance market transparency and comparability while minimizing unnecessary regulatory burdens for businesses. A key objective is to make AI ethics easily understandable for organizations and citizens across Europe and beyond. The group's work is detailed in their report, "From Principles to Practice," which offers an interdisciplinary approach to operationalizing AI ethics.
Key Initiatives
- Labeling and Specification Frameworks: Creating standardized frameworks to assess and label AI systems based on ethical considerations.
- Promoting European Values: Ensuring AI development and deployment align with European ethical principles and regulations.
- Citizen Protection: Prioritizing the safety and well-being of citizens in the age of AI.
- Market Transparency: Improving the transparency and comparability of AI systems in the market.
- Streamlined Implementation: Developing practical guidelines to help companies implement AI ethics without excessive bureaucracy.
- Public Education: Making AI ethics accessible and understandable to a wider audience.
Report: From Principles to Practice
The group's comprehensive report provides an interdisciplinary framework for operationalizing AI ethics. It offers practical guidance and recommendations for businesses, policymakers, and researchers. The report is available for download on the VDE website.
Participating Organizations
The AI Ethics Impact Group comprises a diverse range of organizations, including:
- VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies
- Bertelsmann Stiftung
- TU Kaiserslautern Algorithm Accountability Lab
- TU Darmstadt High-Performance Computing Center
- Stuttgart International Center for Ethics in the Sciences and Humanities
- iRights.Lab
- Institute of Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis
Contact Information
For further information, please visit the VDE website or contact the AI Ethics Impact Group directly.