In the pursuit of advancing Artificial Intelligence, we pledge to adhere to the following principles to ensure that AI remains centered around the well-being and rights of humanity:
- Respect for Human Rights: We recognize and uphold the fundamental human rights of individuals. AI technologies shall never infringe upon or compromise these rights, including but not limited to privacy, freedom of expression, and equal treatment under the law.
- Intellectual Property Acknowledgment: We commit to giving proper credit to sources and respecting intellectual property rights. This includes acknowledging the origins of ideas, data, and content used in AI applications.
- Privacy Protection: We prioritize the protection of personal data and privacy. AI systems should be designed with robust privacy safeguards and clear user consent mechanisms.
- Artistic and Writing Integrity: We discourage the replication of someone’s art or writing style without explicit permission or proper attribution. Creativity and originality should be celebrated and respected.
- Ethical AI Legislation: We advocate for the development and implementation of ethical AI laws and guidelines that reflect the principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems.
- Diversity and Fairness: We are committed to avoiding discrimination, bias, and unfair treatment of individuals or groups in AI development and deployment. Diversity in AI teams and fair representation in data are paramount.
- Transparency and User Control: AI systems should provide transparency by allowing users to access, review, and understand the data and algorithms behind them. Users should also have the option to turn AI features on or off at their discretion.
- Credibility and Accuracy: We pledge to maintain the highest level of credibility by ensuring AI systems provide accurate information and avoid disseminating false claims or misleading data.
- Education and Empowerment: We will actively educate users on how to use AI tools effectively and responsibly to maximize their benefits while minimizing risks.
- Multilingual Accessibility: We are dedicated to improving the accuracy and accessibility of AI tools across multiple languages and cultures, promoting inclusivity and global collaboration.
- Human-Centric Collaboration: AI should complement and enhance human capabilities, not replace them. We commit to developing AI technologies that work alongside humans for their benefit.
- Combating Disruptive AI: We acknowledge the need to eliminate spam bots and disruptive AI on social media platforms to maintain the quality of online interactions and user experiences.
- Sustainability and Climate Consideration: We recognize the environmental impact of AI and commit to developing sustainable AI solutions that minimize energy consumption and carbon emissions.
- Accountability and Testing: We emphasize rigorous testing and accountability in AI development and deployment to ensure that AI systems operate safely and reliably, taking into account potential risks and ethical considerations.
Why care about human-centered AI?
AI is changing our daily lives, impacting the services we use to the decisions we make. Thus, the long-term impacts it makes on society is important to consider for both individuals and policy-makers. The results given by AI rely heavily on research and data analysis and so this must be taken into account while using it to make decisions. It is also directly linked to Interaction Design and should be crucially considered by users and designers. Learning about AI tools will help people simplify tasks and improve efficiency, while also being aware of the advantages and disadvantages. Everyone should also be aware of any injustices it may cause to external parties and advocate for ethical and responsible AI development and use. Knowledge about AI is also vital for technological advancements and fostering innovation in all industries. Understanding AI’s potential is also essential for individuals to adapt and plan for the future job market.
Contributors:
Certain sections of this manifesto were generated using AI. The authors are Kamya, Zoie and Tanisha.
