Summary
The OECD AI Principles were adopted in May 2019 as the first international standard for AI, promoting AI that is innovative, trustworthy, and respects human rights and democratic values. The principles have been adopted by all OECD member countries and several non-member countries.
Key Obligations
- •Ensure AI benefits people and the planet by driving inclusive growth and sustainable development
- •Design AI systems that respect the rule of law, human rights, democratic values, and diversity
- •Provide transparency and responsible disclosure around AI systems
- •Ensure AI systems function in a robust, secure, and safe way throughout their lifecycles
- •Hold organizations and individuals developing, deploying, or operating AI systems accountable
Enforcement
Regulator
No single enforcement body; implementation through national policies and regulations
Penalties
No direct penalties; compliance is voluntary but may influence national regulations
Audit Mechanism
OECD AI Policy Observatory monitors implementation across member countries
Applicable To
- •Organizations developing AI systems
- •Governments implementing AI policies
- •Public sector entities using AI
- •Private companies deploying AI solutions
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Overview
The OECD AI Principles were adopted in May 2019 as the first international standard for AI, promoting AI that is innovative, trustworthy, and respects human rights and democratic values. The principles have been adopted by all OECD member countries and several non-member countries.
While voluntary, these principles have been highly influential in shaping subsequent AI regulations worldwide and serve as a foundation for many national AI strategies.
Key Requirements
Value-based Principles
- 1AI should benefit people and the planet by driving inclusive growth, sustainable development, and well-being
- 2AI systems should be designed to respect the rule of law, human rights, democratic values, and diversity
- 3There should be transparency and responsible disclosure around AI systems
Practical Principles
- 4AI systems should function in a robust, secure, and safe way throughout their life cycles
- 5Organizations and individuals developing, deploying, or operating AI systems should be held accountable for their proper functioning
Implementation Timeline
May 2019
OECD AI Principles adopted by 36 member countries
June 2019
G20 countries adopt the principles as G20 AI Principles
February 2020
Launch of OECD AI Policy Observatory to support implementation
Ongoing
Continuous updates to implementation guidance and practical tools
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