Ethical
Artificial Intelligence
Calculating to what extent a candidate is fit for one or more job positions or to what extent an employee is aligned with the rest of the team requires as much computing power as solid ethical principles. To this purpose, our algorithms are based on 7 key principles defined by the European Union with the contribution of 52 experts including researchers from the most prestigious universities, high-level corporate profiles as well as government consultants.
PRINCIPLE 1
Human agency
and oversight
AI systems should empower human beings, allowing them to make informed decisions and fostering their fundamental rights. At the same time, proper oversight mechanisms need to be ensured, which can be achieved through human-in-the-loop, human-on-the-loop, and human-in-command approaches.
PRINCIPLE 2
Technical robustness
and safety
AI systems need to be resilient and secure. They need to be safe, ensuring a fall back plan in case something goes wrong, as well as being accurate, reliable and reproducible. That is the only way to ensure that also unintentional harm can be minimized and prevented.
PRINCIPLE 3
Privacy and
data governance
Besides ensuring full respect for privacy and data protection, adequate data governance mechanisms must also be ensured, taking into account the quality and integrity of the data, and ensuring legitimized access to data.
PRINCIPLE 4
Transparency
The data, system and AI business models should be transparent. Traceability mechanisms can help in achieving this. Moreover, AI systems and their decisions should be explained in a manner adapted to the stakeholder concerned. Humans need to be aware that they are interacting with an AI system, and must be informed of the system’s capabilities and limitations.
PRINCIPLE 5
Diversity, fairness
and non-discrimination
Unfair bias must be avoided, as it could have multiple negative implications, from the marginalization of vulnerable groups to the exacerbation of prejudice and discrimination. Fostering diversity, AI systems should be accessible to all, regardless of any disability, and involve relevant stakeholders throughout their entire life circle.
PRINCIPLE 6
Societal and
environmental well-being
AI systems should benefit all human beings, including future generations. It must hence be ensured that they are sustainable and environmentally friendly. Moreover, they should take into account the environment, including other living beings, and their social and societal impact should be carefully considered.
PRINCIPLE 7
Accountability
Mechanisms should be put in place to ensure responsibility and accountability for AI systems and their outcomes. Auditability, which enables the assessment of algorithms, data and design processes plays a key role therein, especially in critical applications. Moreover, adequate and accessible redress should be ensured.