EDITOR’S QUESTION
HOW DO YOU THINK
AI WILL IMPACT THE
WORKPLACE OVER THE
NEXT YEAR?
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rtificial intelligence (AI) is having a
great impact on the current digital
age, with organisations utilising
AI technology in the workplace at a rapid
rate. The European Commission is just one
organisation which is looking to manage
AI with an ethical approach to prepare for
improved workplaces in the future.
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From better healthcare, to safer transport and
more sustainable farming, artificial intelligence
can bring major benefits to our society and
economy. And yet, questions related to
the impact of AI on the future of work and
existing legislation are raised. This calls for a
wide, open and inclusive discussion on how
to use and develop artificial intelligence both
successfully and ethically sound. FROM BETTER
HEALTHCARE,
TO SAFER
TRANSPORT
AND MORE
SUSTAINABLE
FARMING,
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
CAN BRING MAJOR
BENEFITS TO OUR
SOCIETY AND
ECONOMY.
Commission Vice-President for the Digital
Single Market, Andrus Ansip, said: “Step
by step, we are setting up the right
environment for Europe to make the most of what artificial intelligence can offer. Data,
supercomputers and bold investment are
essential for developing artificial intelligence,
The Commission is setting up a group on
artificial intelligence to gather expert input and
rally a broad alliance of diverse stakeholders.
The expert group will also draw up a proposal
for guidelines on AI ethics, building on the
statement by the European Group on Ethics in
Science and New Technologies.
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along with a broad public discussion
combined with the respect of ethical
principles for its take-up. As always with the
use of technologies, trust is a must.”
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner in charge of
Research, Science and Innovation, added:
“Artificial intelligence has developed rapidly
from a digital technology for insiders, to a
very dynamic key-enabling technology with
market creating potential. And yet, how do
we back these technological changes with
a firm ethical position? It bears down to the
question, what society we want to live in.
Today’s statement lays the groundwork for
our reply.”
Commissioner for Digital Economy and
Society, Mariya Gabriel, said: “To reap
all the benefits of artificial intelligence,
the technology must always be used
in the citizens’ interest and respect
the highest ethical standards, promote
European values and uphold fundamental
rights. That is why we are constantly in
dialogue with key stakeholders, including
researchers, providers, implementers and
users of this technology. Our work to build
a Digital Single Market is essential for
encouraging the development and take-up
of new technologies.”
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