The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a guide outlining best practices for the development and use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This initiative aims to help employers leverage AI for efficiency while safeguarding employees from discrimination and job displacement. The guidelines are a response to President Biden's executive order focusing on the innovative potential and risks associated with AI.
The guide emphasizes the importance of centering workers in AI design and implementation, particularly those from underserved communities. It outlines eight principles that encourage ethical AI development, transparency, and the protection of workers' rights. By fostering collaboration between employers, workers, and unions, the Labor Department aims to ensure that AI serves as a tool for enhancing job quality and equity.
• Labor Department's guidelines aim to protect workers while utilizing AI.
• Eight principles focus on ethical AI development and worker involvement.
Artificial Intelligence refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as decision-making and problem-solving.
Discrimination in AI contexts refers to biased outcomes that adversely affect certain groups based on protected characteristics.
Ethical AI involves developing AI systems that prioritize fairness, accountability, and transparency to prevent harm to individuals and society.
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