What is Ethical AI?

An artist’s illustration of artificial intelligence (AI). This image depicts how AI can help humans to understand the complexity of biology. It was created by artist Khyati Trehan as part of the Visualising AI project launched by Google DeepMind.

At the Scottish AI Alliance when we say Ethical AI what we mean is that we want AI that respects and supports the values of a progressive, fair and equal Scotland. AI that supports our ambitions for a fairer, greener Scotland while enabling us to become a more outward looking and prosperous country. To us, Ethical AI is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Scotland’s National Performance Framework, respecting and supporting our human rights, our environment and our communities. Ethical AI is accountable to the people who are affected by it and respects the laws and rights of the people of Scotland as well as internationally.