Minutes from the data ethics advisory group's October meeting show members discussed the constraints on it enforcing or influencing the issues brought to them.

A sense of liberation swept the globe during the pandemic. But one generation, in particular, has thrown out the job seeker playbook and is shaking up the world of work.

We hear a lot about AI, but perhaps something that needs to be discussed more frequently alongside it, is the ethics of AI.

Research from experts at Accenture and other third-party sources has revealed some alarming statistics about employees' professional wellbeing and work attitude.

The increase in automation and machine technology such as AI and machine learning has unlocked a whole new level of scale and service to organisations. 

80% of respondents pointed to a non-technical executive, such as a CEO, as the primary 'champion' for AI ethics, a sharp uptick from 15% in 2018.

Between extinction rebellion and COP26 our environmental concerns as a society - and the role of the private sector in addressing these concerns - has been laid bare.

Fujitsu has delivered a new Resource Toolkit that offers developers guidance on the ethical impact of AI systems.

If AI is not properly designed to work with data, this can lead to the AI model generating predictions that could raise ethical concerns.

"NICE is proud to take the lead in ensuring the use of robots for the betterment of humankind, articulating the ethical principles that act as guidelines for the development of our own AI-driven innovations and across the RPA field."

The draft includes a framework to ‘ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals’.

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems gain widespread adoption, the need for explainability and trust in the decisions made by these systems is increasing.

"We need a robust base of ethical principles to ensure artificial intelligence serves the common good. We have made this process be as inclusive as possible since the stakes involved as universal, she explained.”

New Zealand IT stalwart Karaitiana Taiuru says it's time for technology to treat Māori fairly.

The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.

INSPIRE covers key areas including its relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. It also outlines how the company could use its market presence to serve communities.

Alongside Infosys, and Allianz Life Insurance, ON Semiconductor was recognised for its contributions to the BELA member community.

This year 132 organisations from 21 countries and 51 industries have been recognised on the list.

More than 7000 Oracle employees and members of the public are asking Oracle to take a hard look at itself and its ‘commitment’ to diversity, ethics, and inclusion.

“Unlocking the power of data will advance humanity more than any other force over the next decade," says Michael Dell.

Security, privacy and ethics are low-priority issues for developers when modelling their machine learning solutions.

"Those who successfully integrate the revenue-driving power of AI with trust, safety, and values will be successful in creating powerful digital experiences."

With the rapid global deployment of advanced technology, and specifically the growth in the ANZ region, technology leaders need to work with employers, employees and customers, to achieve the optimal balance in this largely uncharted ethical and regulatory territory, Genesys states.

Responsible practices in artificial intelligence (AI) starts with how each individual organisation plans to strategise, design, develop, and deploy the technology.