What is trustworthy AI ? What are the 7 principles of trustworthy AI ?

Debajyoti Nath

Trustworthy AI refers to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are reliable, ethical, and transparent.

Trustworthy AI aims to ensure that AI systems operate in a way that is beneficial to individuals and society as a whole, while also respecting fundamental rights and values.

The seven principles of trustworthy AI, as outlined by the European Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI HLEG), are:

1. Human Agency and Oversight: AI should support human autonomy and decision-making, ensuring that humans can intervene or oversee AI's actions.
2. Technical Robustness and Safety: AI systems should be secure, reliable, and resilient to errors or attacks.
3. Privacy and Data Governance: AI systems should respect privacy rights and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data.
4. Transparency: AI systems should be transparent, providing explanations for their decisions and actions in a clear and understandable manner.
5. Diversity, Non-discrimination, and Fairness: AI systems should be inclusive and avoid bias, ensuring that they are fair and do not discriminate against individuals or groups.
6. Societal and Environmental Well-being: AI systems should be designed and used to enhance societal well-being and environmental sustainability.
7. Accountability: Those responsible for developing and deploying AI systems should be accountable for their actions and decisions.

These principles are intended to guide the development and deployment of AI systems in a way that promotes trustworthiness, fairness, and respect for fundamental rights.