A group of experts from MIT and other institutions has released a series of white papers on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), covering topics such as ethics, human rights, security, and democracy. The white papers are the result of a two-year project called the MIT-AI Policy Congress, which brought together academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society representatives to discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI development and deployment.
The white papers aim to provide guidance and recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders on how to ensure that AI is used in a responsible, beneficial, and inclusive manner. The white papers address issues such as:
- How to promote ethical principles and values in AI design and use, such as fairness, accountability, transparency, and human dignity.
- How to protect and promote human rights in the context of AI, such as privacy, freedom of expression, non-discrimination, and participation.
- How to enhance the security and resilience of AI systems and applications, such as preventing malicious attacks, mitigating risks, and ensuring reliability and safety.
- How to foster democratic governance and oversight of AI, such as ensuring public engagement, participation, and deliberation, as well as establishing effective legal and regulatory frameworks.
The MIT-AI Policy Congress is an initiative of the MIT Internet Policy Research Initiative (IPRI), which is part of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). The project is supported by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing, and the MIT Quest for Intelligence.