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AI Ethics Principles & Frameworks

Foundational principles, values, and frameworks guiding responsible AI development

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UNESCO2021

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Policy Framework

The first-ever global standard on AI ethics, adopted by 194 UNESCO member states, establishing comprehensive principles and policy action areas for responsible AI development.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Public Sector, Third Sector, Researcher
Minds and Machines (Springer)2020

The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines

Academic Paper2,781

Critical evaluation of over 80 AI ethics guidelines from around the world, examining their effectiveness, convergence, and implementation challenges.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Researcher, Enterprise, Public Sector
IEEE Global Initiative2019

Ethically Aligned Design: A Vision for Prioritizing Human Well-being with Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

Technical Standard

Comprehensive framework from IEEE establishing principles and recommendations for human-centric design of autonomous and intelligent systems.

GovernanceHuman OversightTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Researcher
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AI Now Institute2024

2024 Landscape Report: Confronting Tech Power

Industry Report

Critical analysis of AI power concentration, examining corporate dominance, regulatory challenges, and impacts on democracy and social justice.

GovernanceAccountabilityFairness
Best for: Public Sector, Researcher, Third Sector
Montreal AI Ethics Institute2023

Montreal AI Ethics Institute

Policy Framework

A nonprofit institute providing practical tools and frameworks for organizations to implement ethical AI practices and ensure compliance.

Governance
Best for: Enterprise, Researcher
UNESCO2021

Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Policy Framework

The first-ever global standard on AI ethics, adopted by 194 UNESCO member states, establishing comprehensive principles and policy action areas for responsible AI development.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Public Sector, Third Sector, Researcher
Ethics and Information Technology (Springer)2021

Artificial Intelligence Regulation: A Framework for Governance

Academic Paper

Develops comprehensive conceptual framework for regulating AI based on systematic review of literature on AI governance and regulatory theory.

GovernanceRiskAccountability
Best for: Public Sector, Researcher, Enterprise
UNESCO2021

UNESCO

Policy Framework

The first global standard on AI ethics adopted by UNESCO's 193 member states in 2021, providing comprehensive guidance on human rights-centered AI development.

Governance
Best for: Public Sector, Enterprise, Researcher
Minds and Machines (Springer)2020

The Ethics of AI Ethics: An Evaluation of Guidelines

Academic Paper2,781

Critical evaluation of over 80 AI ethics guidelines from around the world, examining their effectiveness, convergence, and implementation challenges.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Researcher, Enterprise, Public Sector
European Parliament2020

The ethics of artificial intelligence: Issues and initiatives

Policy Framework

Comprehensive overview of AI ethics issues and policy initiatives across the European Union and globally, examining regulatory approaches and ethical frameworks.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, Public Sector, Researcher
IEEE Global Initiative2019

Ethically Aligned Design: A Vision for Prioritizing Human Well-being with Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

Technical Standard

Comprehensive framework from IEEE establishing principles and recommendations for human-centric design of autonomous and intelligent systems.

GovernanceHuman OversightTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, SME, Researcher
Ada Lovelace Institute2019

Ada Lovelace Institute

Industry Report

An independent UK-based institute ensuring data and AI technologies work for people and society by promoting equitable AI benefits and social wellbeing.

GovernanceFairnessTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, Researcher
AI Now Institute2017

AI Now Institute

Industry Report

An independent research institute focusing on the social implications of AI and policy research, notable for being the first AI institute founded and led by women.

Governance
Best for: Enterprise, Researcher
Future of Life Institute2017

Future of Life Institute

Policy Framework

Created in 2017, these 23 principles address research issues, ethics and values, and longer-term concerns, signed by over 2,000 experts including leading AI researchers.

RiskTransparency
Best for: Enterprise, Researcher
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