Ethical and legal considerations Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the key difference between ethics and law?
Ethics are guidelines based on moral principles and are non-binding, while laws are formal rules enforced by authorities with legal consequences.
What are the main ethical concerns in AI?
Bias and discrimination, data privacy, employment impact, autonomous weapons, and liability from autonomous vehicles.
Why is bias in AI a concern?
Unbalanced training data can lead to inaccurate and unfair AI outcomes that don’t reflect reality.
How can AI impact employment and the economy?
AI may favor companies with more investment, creating inequality and potential job displacement.
Name one key UK AI principle related to system performance.
Safety, security, and robustness—AI should be secure and reliable throughout its life cycle.
What does ‘transparency and explainability’ mean in AI?
AI systems should be understandable and their decisions explainable to users.
What does the principle of fairness require in AI systems?
AI should not discriminate or violate individual rights, and outcomes should be legally and ethically fair.
What is meant by accountability and governance in AI?
Clear oversight and accountability throughout the AI life cycle to ensure responsible use.
What does contestability and redress refer to?
The ability for users or impacted parties to challenge harmful or risky AI decisions.
What is AI governance?
A framework of policies and controls to ensure AI is developed and used ethically, transparently, and responsibly.
What is the ISO/IEC 42001 standard?
An international standard for managing AI responsibly, covering risk, ethics, transparency, and continuous improvement.
