Session
Organizer 1: Ke GONG, 🔒World Federation of Engineering Organizations
Organizer 2: Daisy Selematsela, 🔒
Organizer 3: Ricardo Israel Robles Pelayo, 🔒EBC
Organizer 4: Horst Kremers, 🔒RIMMA CoE
Organizer 5: Xiaofeng Tao, 🔒
Organizer 6: Jieyao Wang, 🔒
Speaker 1: Ke GONG, Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Daisy Selematsela, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Ricardo Israel Robles Pelayo, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 4: Horst Kremers, Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 5: Xiaofeng Tao, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format promotes equal - footing conversations, empowering a wide range of stakeholders to voice their opinions without hierarchy. Its circular arrangement not only heightens interaction and teamwork but also paves the way for strong connections among participants. This setup is ideal for delving deep into complex issues, driving higher levels of engagement. Moreover, with participants from diverse backgrounds, it sparks a rich exchange of ideas, often resulting in innovative solutions. Spanning 90 minutes, the event is structured to balance thoroughness and flexibility. In the first 30 minutes, speakers present best practices in detail. The next 40 minutes are dedicated to lively discussions, interactive Q&A sessions moderated by the host, and breakout groups involving both onsite and online audiences. The final 20 minutes are for distilling actionable results. This time - management approach ensures that all aspects of the topic are explored, keeping the hybrid audience engaged throughout.
1. Inclusive and responsible development: What policies can prevent AI innovations from exacerbating digital divides, particularly in the Global South? 2.Governance: Given the cross-border nature of AI development, how can national and international governance frameworks, in line with the Global Digital Compact, ensure ethical and responsible AI innovation? 3. Stakeholder Engagement: What are the most effective ways to engage diverse stakeholders in the decision-making process of AI development to ensure ethical and responsible outcomes without stifling innovation?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a deeper understanding of aligning AI innovation with the GDC and UNESCO’s ethical guidelines and learn global best practices for ethical and responsible AI innovations. Through sharing sessions, they can exchange experiences and engage in cross-sector dialogue with international peers to get insights into effective approaches to develop AI governance models that balance innovation with accountability, and also identify opportunities for global partnerships. Additionally, they will be able to develop strategies for integrating ethical considerations into their own AI-related projects, ultimately contributing to a more responsible and ethical AI ecosystem. They also get the opportunity to contribute to actionable recommendations and co-create strategies for harmonizing AI policies with SDGs.
1. No Poverty
1.4
1.b
4. Quality Education
4.4
4.7
5. Gender Equality
5.b
5.c
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
9.4
9.5
9.b
9.c
10. Reduced Inequalities
10.2
10.3
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
11.7
11.a
11.c
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
16.10
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Description:
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has catalyzed transformative innovations, which is reshaping multiple aspects of our lives. From technological innovation of new Algorithms to advancements in AI hardware, from Generative AI that sparks innovative content creation to open-source platforms enabling collaborative development of transparent systems, AI innovations are increasingly deployed in critical sectors such as healthcare, climate resilience, and education, driving economic growth, enhancing social well – being. AI innovation not only provides breakthrough solutions to address complex global challenges but also demonstrating immense potential to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, AI innovations also introduce profound ethical, responsibility and governance challenges. Algorithmic biases risk perpetuating systemic inequalities, while data privacy breaches threaten individual rights. Moreover, the digital divide risks widening as marginalized communities struggle to access AI tools, undermining the inclusive vision of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). The GDC emphasizes the need for inclusive multistakeholder cooperation to ensure digital technologies, including AI, are harnessed for the common good, and advocates for the responsible development of AI. UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of AI provides a crucial framework for ethical AI development, focusing on transparency, fairness, and human-centric values. Building on the GDC's call for inclusive digital governance and UNESCO’s guidelines, this workshop aims to address these tensions by convening stakeholders to align AI innovation with responsible development and ethical imperatives. Best practices globally in responsible AI development will be showcased to highlight the diverse innovations in AI and their real-world implications, in-depth discussions will be facilitated to chart a path where AI innovation not only drives progress but also upholds the principles of ethics and responsibility. Key topics include fostering multi-stakeholder collaboration to design ethical frameworks, leveraging AI for social good, and ensuring equitable access to AI advancements.
1.Best Practices Compilation: Gather and publish best practices in responsible AI innovation, sourced from workshop participants, to promote knowledge sharing. 2.Actionable Guidelines: Develop practical guidelines for ethical AI development, taking into account the requirements of UNESCO's recommendation and the Global Digital Compact. 3.Network Building: Foster a network of stakeholders committed to ethical AI innovation, enabling continued collaboration and knowledge exchange. 4. Policy Roadmap: Propose policy recommendations to to enhance ethical and responsible AI development at national and international levels and harmonize national AI strategies with the GDC and UNESCO principles.
Hybrid Format: Under the moderator's guidance, both online and onsite speakers and attendees can speak, discuss, and ask questions. There'll be a Q&A and discussion session for everyone to share views. An online moderator will manage questions from online attendees shown on - screen. Zoom will mix onsite and virtual participants. After the session, recordings and summaries will be shared on the IGF platform and social media.