AI-Guidelines [KI-Leitlinien]

Name of code

AI-Guidelines [KI-Leitlinien]

Originator of code

Austrian Press Agency [Austria Presse Agentur] (APA)

Country

Austria

Original language

German

Year of creation

2022

Type of code

Journalism

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

Yes

Abstract

The AI Guidelines by the Austria Press Agency (APA) provide a framework for action for all companies of the APA, dealing with the challenges of artificial intelligence alongside existing regulations such as the APA Editorial Manual and the Code of Honor of the Austrian Press Council. Based on ethical principles such as respect for human autonomy, fairness and explainability, APA created a set of recommendations, including the need for the priority of human action and human supervision. Further examples of requirements are related to transparency and data safety, diversity, non-discrimination and fairness, as well as accountability. The guide also includes a checklist for dealing with AI with specific guidance in various situations.

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