HCLTech, a leading global
technology company, has signed the European Commission's AI Pact, reinforcing
its commitment to the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies
internally and with clients.
The AI Pact, a voluntary
framework launched by the European Commission, encourages organizations to take
proactive steps towards ethical AI ahead of the full implementation of the EU's
AI Act, the first comprehensive legal framework for AI. The pact mandates
signatory organizations to take proactive steps to align with the Act's
emphasis on safety, transparency and human oversight.
"As AI continues to
reshape industries and societies, it's important that this technology is
leveraged responsibly. By signing this pact, we're reinforcing our commitment
to trustworthy development, deployment and use of AI systems and technologies,
thus ensuring that they truly benefit society while minimizing risks and
promoting transparency," said Heather Domin, Vice President, Responsible
AI and Governance at HCLTech.
By joining this
initiative, HCLTech has committed to:
Adopting an AI governance
strategy to foster the uptake of AI in the organization and work towards future
compliance with the AI Act
Identifying and mapping AI
systems likely to be categorized as high-risk under the AI Act
Promoting AI awareness and
literacy among employees, ensuring ethical and responsible AI development
HCLTech
has long embedded responsible AI practices across its operations, providing guardrails
for accountability, fairness, security, privacy and transparency, enabling
responsible use of the technology. To enable responsible AI practices
internally and with clients, HCLTech has established an Office of Responsible
AI and Governance. This office drives the implementation and innovation of
responsible AI practices within HCLTech and capabilities in products and
services.
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