UNESCO Moves in to Guard Artificial Intelligence.

The Director of Science Technology and Innovation in the Ministry Education Mikeka Chomola says looking at how fast technology is moving, there is high likelihood of unethical practices and human rights violation in the use of Artificial Intelligence like drones, smart phones.

Chomola therefore called on the National Commission for Science and Technology to be alert and protect citizens from abuse.

“These recommendations on the ethics of AI are critical now that technology is moving so fast and there are fears that it may supersede natural intelligence which needs to be guarded and closely monitored,” Chomola cautions.

National Commission for Science and Technology’s Chief of Research in the Health Social Sciences and Humanities Sector Mike Kachepera has since emphasised the commission’s commitment to ensuring adherence to the ethics.

“At the commission we take issues of ethics seriously, for us to move forward, science and technology which artificial Intelligence is part of the application, we must make sure that it is guided,” Kachepera explained.

The National Conference on Implementation of Recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence brought together various stakeholders including members of the academia, judiciary and ICT sector.

The event was jointly organised by the MNCU and the National Commission for Science and Technology.