Introduction to the WFD Guidelines for AI in Parliaments
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The document outlines guidelines for the integration of AI in parliaments, emphasizing the need for responsible use, ethical conduct, and public trust in parliamentary processes. Developed by a diverse group of international experts, the guidelines cover six key areas: ethical principles, artificial general intelligence, privacy and security, governance, system design, and capacity building. It also addresses the importance of global dissemination and ongoing improvements to adapt to advancements in AI technology.
Introduction to the WFD Guidelines for AI in Parliaments
- 1. Guidelines for AI in Parliaments Guidelines for AI in Parliaments Dr. Fotis Fitsilis, Hellenic Parliament #LEX2024 6 September 2024
- 2. Structure ● Why do we need guidelines? ● Development and attributes ● Guideline sections, 1 to 6 ● Translation and dissemination ● Further development and improvements Further development and improvements ● Contact and disclaimer 2
- 3. Why do we need guidelines? ● Ensure responsible AI Integration in parliamentary work ● Promote consistency and standardization of AI practices across parliaments ● Ensure ethical conduct in the use of AI ● Help share best practices so that successful AI solutions can be reproduced in other parliaments and institutions Align with democratic principles and societal needs promoting public trust in ● Align with democratic principles and societal needs promoting public trust in parliamentary processes 3
- 4. Development and attributes ● 40 guidelines grouped in 6 sections ● Published by Westminster Foundation for Democracy ● Developed by: ○ Hellenic OCR Team members ○ partner institutions and partner institutions and ○ international experts ● 22 parliamentary experts from 16 countries ● Multi-disciplinary and cross-sector development ● Download: https://www.wfd.org/ai-guidelines-parliaments Supporter 4
- 5. Guideline authors ● Fotios Fitsilis, Hellenic Parliament ● Jörn von Lucke, Zeppelin University ● Franklin De Vrieze, WFD ● George Mikros, Hamad Bin Khalifa University ● Monica Palmirani, University of Bologna ● Alex Read, Chief Technical Specialist, UNDP Günther Schefbeck, Parliament of Austria ● Marina Cueto Aparicio, Senado de España ● Juan de Dios Cincunegui, Universidad Austral ● Ari Hershowitz, Govable.ai ● Ahto Saks, Parliament of Estonia ● Jonas Cekuolis, expert on parliamentary development Jonathan Ruckert, NovaWorks Australia ● Günther Schefbeck, Parliament of Austria ● Alicia Pastor y Camarasa, University of Lausanne ● Stéphane Gagnon, Université du Québec en Outaouais ● João Alberto de Oliveira Lima, Federal Senate of Brazil ● Antonino Nielfi, Parliament of Australia ● Georgios Theodorakopoulos, State Legal Council, GR 5 ● Jonathan Ruckert, NovaWorks Australia ● Elhanan Schwartz, Israel Ministry of Justice ● Zsolt Szabó, Károli Gáspár Reformed Church University, Szechenyi Istvan University ● Nicola Lupo, LUISS University ● Marci Harris, POPVOX Foundation
- 6. Guidelines sectors ● Ethical principles ● Artificial general intelligence (AGI) ● Privacy and security ● Governance and oversight ● System design and operation ● Capacity building and education 6
- 7. Number of guidelines per section 7
- 8. Ethical principles 1. Accountability and transparency 2. Respect for human dignity, rights, and privacy 3. Fairness, equity, and non-discrimination 4. Addressing biases in data and algorithms 5. Upholding intellectual property rights 6. Preservation of human values and cultural diversity 7. Evaluation and mitigation of unintended consequences 8. Public participation and engagement 9. Respect for the rule of law & democratic values 10. Promotion of policy goals 8
- 9. AGI and human autonomy 1. Promotion of human autonomy 2. Ethical requirements for designers and developers 3. Recognition of AGI as a real prospect 9
- 10. Privacy and security 1. Embedding safety and robust security features 2. Including privacy-by-design concepts 3. Secure processing of personally identifiable information 4. Outsourcing considerations 5. Consideration of data sovereignty issues 6. Ensuring the integrity of source material 7. Risk of overreliance on AI 8. Securing training and testing data 9. Human oversight in security decisions 10
- 11. Governance and oversight 1. Integration into a broader digital parliamentary strategy 2. Efficient data governance and management protocols 3. Establishing a parliamentary ethical oversight body 4. Assessing the effects of parliamentary AI 5. Securing access to and control over the data 6. Cooperation with stakeholders 11
- 12. System design and operation 1. Implementing standardised data schemes and processes 2. Emphasising AI algorithms' explainability 3. Building robust and reliable AI systems 4. Regulating the use and deployment of AI systems 5. Assessing risk 6. Monitoring and evaluating AI systems 7. Agreeing minimum accuracy levels 12
- 13. Capacity building and education 1. Establishing expert teams 2. Organising training programmes 3. Supporting knowledge exchange and cooperation 4. Documenting AI-related activities 5. Public education about the use and limits of AI in parliament 13
- 14. Translation and dissemination ● Ensure global dissemination and outreach ● Translations in multiple languages: ○ Initiated: German, Greek, Spanish ○ Planned: Arabic, French, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese ● Presentation and discussion in international fora ● Presentation and discussion in international fora ● Collaboration with IPU and several IPIs 14
- 15. Further development and improvements ● Draw from existing knowledge to refine and expand the guidelines ● Update the guidelines with continuous input from experts in parliamentary affairs ● Allow for adaptation to new challenges and advancements in AI technology ● Organize international interactive workshops ● Support individual parliaments to meet specific their needs ● Support individual parliaments to meet specific their needs ● Synthesize human intelligence with advanced AI capabilities, such as LLMs ● Apply design thinking principles to focus on user-centric aspects 15
- 16. fitsilisf@parliament.gr Disclaimer: The information and views set out in this presentation are only those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of his institution. http://fitsilis.gr 16