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SCS Launches AI Ethics and Governance Body of Knowledge at Tech3 Forum

Launch of AI Ethics and Governance BoK. From Left: Dr Kwong Yuk Wah (SCS), Mr Yeong Zee Kin (IMDA), Guest-of-Honour Mr S Iswaran, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim (SIT), Dr Chong Yoke Sin (SCS)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-powered products and services underpin Singapore’s progress as a digital economy. Hence, as the world mulls over the execution of AI ethics and governance, Singapore stands to benefit through a balanced approach of enabling innovation while protecting consumers’ privacy and public interests concurrently.

The launch of the AI Ethics and Governance Body of Knowledge (BoK) on 16 October 2020 at the virtual Tech3 Forum reinforced the importance of supporting AI development through instilling ethical guidelines with case studies, business use-cases, etc., and a certification programme for AI practitioners. It was on the same premise that SCS and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) signed an agreement to jointly launch the Certificate in AI Ethics and Governance course during the event.

NTU Deputy President and Provost, Professor Ling San said, “With AI playing an increasingly pivotal role in digital solutions, there is a need to look at the ethics behind the development and deployment of AI solutions. The new MiniMastersTM in AI and AI Ethics plugs this gap by helping participants understand and solve problems brought about by the impact of AI. This collaboration leverages NTU’s strength in AI research and education and the collective expertise of SCS’ network of industry experts to benefit university graduates and IT professionals who wish to build their micro-credentials in the AI industry.”

“SCS is confident that this certification course is well designed to bring about greater awareness of the ethical deployment of AI technology. Developed based on guidelines presented in the AI Ethics and Governance BoK, the course structure will facilitate the adoption of a self-regulatory process – critical for ethical AI creation and implementation. We look forward to training professionals in AI ethics and governance with NTU,” said Dr Chong Yoke Sin, SCS President.