Helsinki commits to explainable AI and human oversight

Helsinki has created “ethical principles” for the use of data and artificial intelligence (AI).

The eight principles are: human-centredness, transparency, explainability, fairness and non-discrimination, accountability and trust, privacy, safety, and human oversight over AI operations.

A statement from the city said: “The principles were drawn up because our city wants to use data and artificial intelligence responsibly and act as a trailblazer for others.

“There is tremendous potential in the use of data and artificial intelligence, but the implementation must be ethically sustainable.”

AI systems already used by the city are listed in its AI Register, launched in 2020. There ar...