The Singapore government has recently launched the world's first AI testing framework, along with the toolkit. This framework aims to achieve transparency and accountability in the artificial intelligence systems of the companies.
AI Testing Framework and Toolkit
During the yearly WEF (World Economic Forum) on Wednesday, May 25, Singapore's Communications and Information Minister Josephine Teo unveiled the first AI governance self-test dubbed AI Verify.
According to a report by ZDNet, this toolkit will be used in addressing the reliability and safety of the existing AI services or products in the country.
Teo said that this framework would be a huge help in determining if the AI firm is transparent on its deployments. For the customers, this toolkit will allow them to identify if the artificial intelligence product is trustworthy enough for usage.
"If you put yourself in the shoes of an organization that deploys AI, even if they wanted to subscribe to this idea of trustworthy and reliable AI, even if they had the intention to be transparent with their stakeholders, how are they going to do that?" Teo said at that time.
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AI Verify Will Guide People on Their Decisions
These days, some AI inventions are helpful to people in their daily lives. However, some pose a danger to their living and take the opportunity of their current state.
With the launch of AI Verify, Teo stated that the toolkit could assist organizations in AI-related ventures. This would help them assess the products or services they intend to present to the public.
Furthermore, the AI testing framework will guide people who want to invest in artificial intelligence technologies. Aside from the benefits of purchasing an AI product, they will also know its risks and limitations.
According to Channel News Asia, Teo highlighted that the regulation of this framework might involve the technology leaders and policymakers. The official added that these people would be the ones who will craft the rules for this toolkit.
Singapore Needs Foreign Intervention
Moving forward, Singapore also aims to reach other audiences from different parts of the world regarding this new framework.
It is expected that there will be a fresh set of policies about AI accountability and safety. These things will be the main priorities of the artificial intelligence self-test.
To suppress potential cyber harm, Singapore says that there's a need for international organizations to engage with them. The country is aware of the potential disruption if the AI systems impacting the economic activities are flawed.
The country clearly recognizes the efforts of foreign visitors in engaging in the discussion. Teo says that they can't deal with themselves alone when it comes to AI regulations, and they need to seek assistance from other people globally.
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Written by Joseph Henry
