New Delhi: Responsible AI for SDGs.
The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be harnessed to its full potential to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by United Nations (UN). But with a caution. AI must be leveraged responsibly. This has been stated in the joint declaration of G20 Leaders held recently in New Delhi in which India was managing the presidency.
Stressing on the importance of AI for digital economy world over, the declaration states, “The rapid progress of AI promises prosperity and expansion of the global digital economy. It is our endeavour to leverage AI for the public good by solving challenges in a responsible, inclusive and human-centric manner, while protecting people’s rights and safety. To ensure responsible AI development, deployment and use, the protection of human rights, transparency and explain ability, fairness, accountability, regulation, safety, appropriate human oversight, ethics, biases, privacy, and data protection must be addressed.”
Then the declaration goes on to outline the path to ensure unlocking the full potential of AI with international cooperation through:
- “Commitment to G20 AI Principles (2019) and endeavour to share information on approaches to using AI to support solutions in the digital economy.
- Pursuing a pro-innovation regulatory/governance approach that maximizes the benefits and taking into account the risks associated with the use of AI.
- Promoting responsible AI for achieving SDGs.”
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
It is good sign for the planet the world leaders reach agreement to attain SDG 17 by harnessing the power of technology & innovation
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