Declaration on Ethics and Data Protection in Artificial Intelligence

Summary

The 40th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners recognizes the transformative potential of AI across various sectors, while also acknowledging the associated challenges to privacy, data protection, and human rights. AI’s rapid advancements, especially in machine learning and big data, raise concerns about transparency, accountability, bias, and the potential misuse of AI systems. The conference emphasizes the importance of trust, ethical considerations, and human rights in AI development.

Key guiding principles endorsed by the conference include: Respect for Human Rights, Accountability and Vigilance, Transparency, Ethics by Design, Empowermen,t Bias Mitigation

The conference calls for establishing international governance principles to ensure ethical AI development, involving multi-stakeholder efforts and cross-sectoral cooperation. A permanent working group on Ethics and Data Protection in Artificial Intelligence will promote understanding and adherence to these principles, fostering public debate and creating an ethical culture in AI.