Mila and UNESCO emphasize the need for better artificial intelligence governance
by CM staff
Missing Links in AI Governance, includes 18 articles on AI governance written by academics, civil society representatives, innovators and policy makers.
MONTREAL — Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unveiled at Mila a joint book on the need for a better governance of artificial intelligence in the face of unprecedented technological change.
“We are very proud to unveil this book at a critical time in the development of AI,” said – Valerie Pisano, President and CEO, Mila. “The choices we make as a society over the next few years will have a significant influence on the future of humanity, and we hope that these pages will provide food for thought and guide decisions to ensure a more ethical, responsible and inclusive technological development.”
The book, Missing Links in AI Governance, includes 18 articles on AI governance written by academics, civil society representatives, innovators and policy makers at a time when technological revolutions provide new scientific, economic and social opportunities while raising ethical questions and posing regulatory challenges.
The book explores themes such as the influence of AI on indigenous and LGBTI communities, the necessary inclusion of Southern countries in global governance or the use of AI to support innovation for socially beneficial purposes. It maps out possible solutions to foster an AI development that is ethical, inclusive, and respectful of human rights.
The authors also warn against the use of AI in potentially harmful contexts like autonomous weapons or the manipulation of digital content for social destabilization, deplore the increasing centralization of decision-making power in the development of AI systems and biases embedded in them, and the lack of transparency and accountability in the industry. The book is downloadable here.
“Identifying the missing links in AI governance is not only essential for the responsible development of AI, but also for the protection and promotion of human rights in the digital age,” said Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for communication and information, UNESCO.
