OECD AI Principles Overview
OECD AI Principles overview
The OECD AI Principles set international standards to promote trustworthy, human-centric AI that respects human rights and democratic values. Initially adopted in May 2019 and updated in May 2024, they provide values-based principles for AI actors and practical recommendations for policymakers. The principles form part of the OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence, serving as the first intergovernmental standard on AI.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Policymakers, regulators, and AI actors looking for international guidelines on developing and governing trustworthy AI.
What the document contains
The document covers values-based principles for trustworthy artificial intelligence, policy recommendations for national governments, and definitions relating to AI systems and their lifecycles. It also lists adhering countries and non-member adherents.
Specific legal enforcement mechanisms, technical compliance test suites, and sector-specific mandatory regulations are not stated.
- The OECD AI Principles promote the use of AI that is innovative, trustworthy, and respectful of human rights and democratic values.
- The principles include inclusive growth, human rights and democratic values, transparency, robustness, and accountability.
- Policymakers receive recommendations to invest in AI research, foster an enabling ecosystem, and build human capacity.
- The standards were initially adopted in 2019 and updated in May 2024 to account for new technological and policy developments.
- The framework includes an internationally recognized definition of an AI system and its lifecycle.
· Values-based principles · Recommendations for policymakers · Countries adhering to the AI Principles · AI terms & concepts
How it scores
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Accountability
3/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
AI has risks and all actors must be accountable.
AI Risk & Accountability
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Fairness
3/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Human rights and democratic values, including fairness and privacy
Values-based principles
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Human Dignity
3/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
The OECD AI Principles promote use of AI that is innovative and trustworthy and that respects human rights and democratic values.
Home OECD AI Principles overview
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
3/5Protection of personal data and private life
Data and privacy are primary policy issues for AI.
AI, Data & Privacy
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Transparency
3/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Transparency and explainability
Values-based principles
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
2/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
To manage risks, governments must track and understand AI incidents and hazards.
AI Risk & Accountability
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