The International Charter for Inclusive AI engages companies that want to fight bias and stereotypes by promoting diversity and responsible use through the development of artificial intelligence.
OTOOL is the first signatory in Australia to this initiative launched by the French company Orange and the association Arborus.
What is meant by “AI’?
AI raises many questions. People consider the presence of algorithms already massive in their lives, but how many know exactly what these are, how they work?
AI algorithms are a collection of instructions or rules that empower machines to acquire information, analyse data, and make “artificial judgements”. These algorithms have the capability to accomplish activities that usually necessitate human intellect, such as identifying patterns, comprehending natural language, solving problems, and making decisions.
Today, artificial intelligence algorithms are in every field: AI recommends us a video or a new book, a new route to come back to home. Ai suggests us commercial offers, restaurants, and new destinations for travelling. AI gets us in touch with people who might match us. But AI also intervenes in sensitive sectors such as health, safety, education, insurance, recruitment…
What is meant by “AI inclusive”?
Algorithms are mirrors of our world’s representation and, according to the data that nourishes them, they can reproduce biases and stereotypes that already exist in society. The hidden risk is that artificial intelligence may increase the inequalities that already exist in our daily lives, through its power of data compiling,
These biases are the result of human intervention at the time of design, data collection or code writing. If algorithms, as well as the choice of data used to feed them, are thought, created and managed only by a specific type of men, the machines will only translate and amplify a particular and therefore biased vision of societies and humanity.
That is why we need to be vigilant in identifying and controlling these biases. One key is to enable a wider population to understand and participate in the design of algorithms.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are not just buzzwords; they are becoming integral to ERP (and to Odoo too), providing predictive analytics and automation that elevate the operational efficiency of businesses and organisations.
What is the purpose of the Charter for Inclusive AI and why OTOOL signed it?
By signing the International Charter for Inclusive AI, companies are committed to promoting equality and diversity within their teams, especially in the AI teams. Signatory companies also ensure that all their stakeholders act responsibly to identify and control discriminatory biases. Let us not forget that artificial intelligence is a tremendous lever for development. It also brings a real opportunity to reduce inequalities.
As artificial intelligence progressively conquers increasingly important territories including ERP systems, we have made it a development axis of our strategic plan. OTTOL signed the international charter for inclusive AI, because a better world of equality, inclusion and sustainability is a part of our deep values and corporate beliefs.
It must be added that OTOOL also takes out the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics Framework that guides Australian businesses to responsibly design, develop and implement AI.
Let us not be afraid of the world of tomorrow;
let us conquer it with human wisdom!
