ROME (AP) — Tech giant Cisco Systems on Wednesday joined Microsoft and IBM in signing a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure the development and use of artificial intelligence is done ethically and benefits the public good. .
Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco Systems, signed a document known as the Rome Call and met privately. pope francissaid the Vatican.
This pledge outlines the key pillars of the ethical and responsible use of AI. It emphasizes that AI systems must be designed, used, and regulated to serve and protect the dignity of all humans and their environments without discrimination. It emphasizes the principles of transparency, inclusivity, responsibility, fairness, and security that are necessary to guide all AI development.
The document was written by Microsoft's Brad Smith and IBM's John Kelly III at a Vatican meeting on February 28, 2020, just before Italy went into lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Announced and signed. Universities, United Nations agencies, private companies and non-governmental organizations have also signed on.
President Francis called for an international treaty to ensure the development and ethical use of AI, and dedicated this year's annual peace message to this theme.
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy of Life, which is leading the AI initiative, welcomed Cisco's participation. He cited the IT company's expertise in “infrastructure, security, and protection of AI data and systems.”
Artificial intelligence has captured the world's attention thanks to advances made by cutting-edge systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has wowed users with its ability to create human-like text, photos, and songs. But the technology also raises concerns about the risks that rapidly evolving technology poses to jobs, privacy, copyright protection, and even human life itself.
