Ethical Guidelines for AI in Public Admistration

Name of code

Ethical Guidelines for AI in Public Admistration

Originator of code

Ministry of Finance

Country

Finland

Original language

Finnish/English

Year of creation

2023

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Public

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-Mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

Yes

Abstract

Ethical Guidelines for AI in Public Administration are produced by the Ministry of Finance in Finland regarding the use of artificial intelligence in state administration and are directed at all public authorities utilizing AI. The Guidelines emphasize that the use of AI in state administration should support the general goals of open, equal, and active citizenship, human rights, and a trust-based society. The consequences and impacts of AI use on people, the environment, and society must be closely monitored.

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