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The AI Act has been published, and in anticipation of its full applicability, the AI Office has launched the AI Pact, encouraging organizations to proactively adopt key provisions of the AI Act.
This initiative aims to ensure responsible AI usage and mitigate risks to health, safety, and fundamental rights.
What is the AI Pact?
The AI Pact is a voluntary commitment for organizations to start aligning with the AI Act’s regulations before they become mandatory. By participating in the AI Pact, organizations can lead by example, demonstrating their dedication to ethical AI practices and preparing for the upcoming regulatory landscape. The Pact outlines several core and additional commitments that organizations can adopt based on their role in the AI ecosystem.
The AI Office has now published the draft commitments, and thanks Elinor Wahal for sharing them. Below is an analysis of their contents.
Core Commitments for Participating Organizations
Organizations joining the AI Pact agree to implement three primary commitments:
- Adopt an AI Governance Strategy:
- Map High-Risk AI Systems:
- Promote AI Literacy:
Additional Commitments for a Broader Impact
While the core commitments lay the foundation, organizations are also encouraged to strive for additional goals based on their specific roles in the AI value chain. These commitments vary for AI providers and AI deployers:
For AI Providers:
- Risk Identification:
- Data Quality Policies:
- Traceability:
- User Information:
- Human Oversight:
- Risk Mitigation:
- Transparency in AI Interaction:
- Content Marking:
For AI Deployers:
- Risk Mapping:
- Human Oversight in Deployment:
- Content Labeling:
- User Notification:
- Workplace Transparency:
The Path Forward: Transparency and Accountability
Organizations participating in the AI Pact are setting a standard for transparency and accountability in AI usage. By publicly sharing their commitments and reporting on their progress, these organizations not only demonstrate their dedication to ethical AI practices but also build trust with consumers, stakeholders, and regulators.
The AI Pact offers a unique opportunity for organizations to lead in the responsible adoption of AI. By anticipating and implementing the key provisions of the AI Act, participating organizations can mitigate risks, foster innovation, and ensure that AI’s benefits are realized ethically and sustainably.
This is a crucial milestone in a process where companies want to adopt AI systems and are willing to minimize risks of potential challenges and generate trust towards their customers and employees to exploit AI at its best.
To know more about our recommended methodology to ensure AI compliance and access a guide to it, you can read the documents available HERE.
