Perceptions and understandings of AI are deeply shaped by local cultural and social contexts, requiring a more nuanced approach to AI governance.
One of the study’s key findings is that AI-based technologies tend to deepen social divisions and exacerbate social inequalities, particularly among historically marginalized groups.
This trend appears to exist globally, with low- and middle-income countries potentially more vulnerable to the negative social impacts of AI and less likely to benefit from positive outcomes.
Global AI Initiatives and Challenges
In response to these ethical challenges, various international organizations have launched initiatives to promote the responsible development and use of AI.
UNESCO, for example, adopted a global international standard – the Recommendation on AI Ethics – in 2021.
This initiative aims to change the economic model that underpins the development of AI, going beyond principles to develop concrete and practical solutions.
Meanwhile, the 2nd Global Forum on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, held in February 2024, brought together experiences and expertise from countries at different levels of technological and policy development.
The forum facilitated dialogue between the private sector, academia and civil society to address the complex challenges of AI governance.
