The AI policy of the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) outlines the principles, ethical guidelines, legislative requirements, and management practices for using and developing AI-based models and applications. It emphasizes the importance of responsibility, transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, and safety in AI usage. The policy also highlights the need for regular updates, monitoring, and training to ensure the effective and ethical deployment of AI technologies.
Key points of Syke's AI policy
- Introduction and background
- Noticing the growing importance of AI in research and expert organisations.
- Observing the risks associated with AI use and the responsibility for correctness of AI-produced results
- Decision-making that is based on factual knowledge and ethical, social, and technological aspects.
- Ethical principles
- Key principles are responsibility, transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, and ethical use of AI. They ensure that the application of AI is responsible and transparent.
- Taking into account the limitations and technical challenges of AI.
- Human accountability for AI-produced information and consequences.
- Clear explanation of AI use and its traceability.
- AI must not reinforce prejudices or discrimination.
- Proper citation practices for AI usage.
- Legislation and regulatory requirements
- Description of national and EU-level AI regulations and laws, including GDPR, and standards for AI use.
- Adoption and management of technology
- Responsible AI adoption and management.
- Identifying and managing AI-related risks.
- Ensuring AI system safety and operational reliability.
- Integration of AI into existing systems and access management.
- Training of Syke employees
- Importance of staff training in AI application and development.
- Monitoring, documentation, and feedback of Syke AI policy
- Monitoring AI usage, documenting practices, and collecting feedback.
- Metrics to measure AI value and significance.
- Transparency and traceability through thorough documentation.
- Mechanisms for collecting and utilizing feedback to improve AI practices.
- Updates and development of Syke AI policy
- Regular reviews and updates in response to regulatory or organizational changes.
By adhering to these guidelines, Syke aims to ensure the ethical, responsible, and effective use of AI in its operations, promoting transparency and accountability in its application.
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