Government Establishes AI Ethics Guidelines for the Public Sector... "Final Responsibility Lies with Humans"
Recently, the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology by public institutions has been increasing rapidly. In response, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has finalized and announced the 'AI Ethics Guidelines for the Public Sector' to ensure the safe and reliable use of AI in public services.
The newly established ethics guidelines contain core principles that must be followed when introducing AI into public services. The most important principle is 'human-centered AI.' It clearly states that humans must always hold the final decision-making power and responsibility for the results produced by AI.
Furthermore, safety measures to prevent issues such as personal data breaches or discrimination that may arise when utilizing AI have also been included. Public institutions must ensure data transparency when operating AI systems and continuously manage them to prevent technical errors.
The government expects that these guidelines will lead to a more systematic introduction of AI in the public sector. Moving forward, each public institution plans to develop practical guidelines based on these ethics standards and provide digital administrative services that citizens can use with confidence.