The government has unveiled a framework of 12 principles designed to guide the ethical development and use of AI, offering a blueprint for public and private sectors
Recognising this delicate balance, the Hong Kong government has introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines which look to strike a balance between facilitating innovation and safeguarding the public interest.
The Ethical Artificial Intelligence Framework, developed last July by the Digital Policy Office (DPO) and inspired by developments in other countries and regions, aims to “realise the benefits and avoid adverse outcomes” as AI projects and services become increasingly common.
While primarily intended for government departments, the DPO makes it clear that other organisations are welcome to apply the guidelines – and, indeed, should do so, while adapting them to account for area- or industry-specific terms, practices and methods of assessment.
Altogether, 12 ethical principles for AI are set out, with the first two seen as the foundation. These relate to performance, in particular ensuring aspects of transparency, robustness, reliability and security.
