AI Ethics Board
Governance body providing oversight and guidance on ethical AI development and use.
Definition
An AI Ethics Board is an advisory or governance body responsible for providing oversight and guidance on ethical considerations in AI development and deployment. These boards may be:
- Internal: Corporate committees with cross-functional membership
- External: Independent advisory boards with outside experts
- Hybrid: Combination of internal and external members
Typical functions include:
- Reviewing high-risk AI use cases before deployment
- Advising on ethical dilemmas and edge cases
- Developing ethical AI principles and guidelines
- Monitoring AI practices for ethical concerns
- Stakeholder engagement on AI ethics issues
While not legally required in most jurisdictions, AI Ethics Boards are considered a best practice and are increasingly expected by regulators, investors, and customers.
Sources
- •Corporate Governance
- •NIST AI RMF
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