AI Magazine October 2023 | Page 7

FOREWORD Ensuring the ethical use of AI

Organisations must take steps to ensure the ethical development of AI , or risk facing an ‘ AI trust gap ’

“ AI technology should always be based on transparency and compliance ”

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As the adoption of AI globally continues to accelerate , never has the issue of how to ensure ethical use of AI been more prominent .
Generative AI clearly offers game changing benefits , but the technology is not without its risks either . As explained by QuantumBlack - McKinsey & Company ’ s AI consultancy arm - technology leaders must design their teams and processes to mitigate those risks from the start : not only to meet fast-evolving regulatory requirements but also to protect their business and earn consumers ’ digital trust .
This is reflected by research by Salesforce , which found that without taking action businesses could soon see what it describes as an ‘ AI trust gap ’ with customers . As brands increasingly adopt AI to increase efficiency and meet rising customer expectations , nearly threequarters of respondents said they are concerned about the unethical use of the technology .
Ultimately , AI technology should always be based on transparency and compliance : not only in legal and technical standards but also with the highest ethical values .
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