Principled Artificial Intelligence: Mapping Consensus in Ethical and Rights-Based Approaches to Principles for AI

By Jessica Fjeld et al

Published on June 10, 2020

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
How to Use these Materials
Data Visualization
Definitions and Methodology
Timeline Visualization
Themes among AI Principles
Privacy
Accountability
Safety and Security
Transparency and Explainability
Fairness and Non-discrimination
Human Control of Technology
Professional Responsibility
Promotion of Human Values
International Human Rights
Conclusion
Bibliography

Summary

The document discusses the emergence of ethical and rights-based approaches to AI principles, analyzing thematic trends among various AI principles documents. It identifies eight key themes including Privacy, Accountability, Safety and Security, Transparency and Explainability, Fairness and Non-discrimination, Human Control of Technology, Professional Responsibility, and Promotion of Human Values. The document highlights the convergence of these themes across recent AI principles documents, suggesting a normative core for AI ethics and governance. It also explores the relationship between AI governance and human rights laws and norms. The data visualization accompanying the document provides a visual representation of the various AI principles documents and their coverage of key themes.