2023-08-29 09:43:51
The Ratheil Foundation for Responsible and Efficient Artificial Intelligence (FRIARE) in partnership with players in the digital ecosystem in Benin, organized on Saturday August 26, 2023 at Benin Excellence, Abomey-Calavi, a mini-conference on ethical issues and liability of artificial intelligence. Various participants were present.
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Raising awareness of ethical principles for the responsible development and use of technologies related to artificial intelligence; Appropriate the notion of algorithmic bias at the origin of the discrimination caused by artificial intelligence systems; Discuss the security and privacy risks associated with artificial intelligence systems; Offer a crucible for the exchange of points of view and perspectives on ethical issues related to artificial intelligence; Officially announce the existence of the FRIARE foundation, presenting the short and medium term objectives, the programs and strategic axes as well as the pilot projects. These are the objectives targeted by organizing the mini-conference which aims to be a crucible for discussion on the ethical and responsibility issues that should guide the integration of artificial intelligence in Africa.
On this occasion, Mariam KANOTE, president of the organizing committee, said that artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved to become a driving force in many areas of our society: Agriculture, medicine, finance, mobility. Energy, security, etc. “The applications of AI are vast and offer exciting opportunities to improve our daily lives. Thanks to technical advances, we can automate tedious tasks, optimize complex processes and even discover new knowledge from large datasets,” said Mariam KANOTTE. The President of the Organizing Committee also indicated that it is essential to recognize that, despite its undeniable advantages, artificial intelligence also raises ethical concerns and crucial challenges. “We are at a crossroads where technological advancements must be balanced with ethical and responsibility considerations. This is precisely the purpose of this conference: to explore the ethical dimensions of AI and debate best practices to ensure that its deployment benefits humanity as a whole,” she added.
For Dr. Ratheil Houndji, professor-researcher at the UAC in Artificial Intelligence and President of the Ratheil Foundation, the mission of the Foundation is to promote an artificial intelligence that respects human values and contributes to a sustainable future for Africa. The Ratheil Foundation opts for raising awareness on the ethical issues related to AI; the social, environmental and economic impacts of artificial intelligence; supporting innovative projects and collaborating with local and international partners to shape a future where AI is a positive force. FRIARE is a center of expertise on issues of impact assessment audit, ethics and liability of artificial intelligence systems. She wants to actively contribute to the construction of an optimal version of the Africa of tomorrow in a world dominated by technology.
It should be noted that the Personal Data Protection Authority (APDP) was represented for this purpose by Ben Yahmed SOULE. Among the participants were experts and researchers in artificial intelligence, business leaders, players in the Beninese Tech ecosystem, representatives of civil society organizations, students interested in artificial intelligence, etc. .
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