The International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), operating under the auspices of UNESCO, has issued a global call to researchers and experts to join a new international initiative focused on advancing interdisciplinary scientific research in artificial intelligence (AI) ethics.
The initiative aims to promote the responsible development and use of AI technologies while strengthening both the theoretical and practical foundations of ethical AI worldwide.
The ICAIRE initiative seeks to delve deeply into the ethical principles that should guide the design, deployment, and operation of AI systems. It will focus on assessing potential risks, ensuring algorithmic fairness, and identifying and mitigating biases embedded in AI technologies.
In addition, the initiative aims to address the cultural and societal challenges that arise from the global use of AI, emphasizing the importance of context-sensitive approaches. By fostering dialogue and collaboration across disciplines and regions, the effort aspires to contribute meaningfully to the development of inclusive, equitable, and globally relevant policies and standards for ethical AI.
The initiative covers six key research areas, including ethical principles in AI system design, human-centered design, bias detection and algorithmic fairness, the responsible use of large language models, cultural perspectives, and justice in the analysis of technological and social disparities.
According to the statement, ICAIRE called on researchers and practitioners in AI, machine learning, data science, philosophy, law, human-computer interaction, and the social and human sciences to submit research proposals, particularly those with experience in academic publishing or interdisciplinary collaboration.
This initiative seeks to establish specialized research groups tasked with developing tools, reports, and impactful scientific papers that advance this vital field globally while supporting Sustainable Development Goals focused on justice and innovation.
