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Pillar 08

Ethical Foundations of A.I.

Policy objective

Ensure Jamaica's A.I. activities are grounded in ethical standards.

The policy issue

A.I. poses ethical challenges, particularly around bias, discrimination, and accountability. Jamaica needs to establish a strong ethical foundation for A.I. development and usage, ensuring that A.I. technologies are used responsibly and in ways that promote fairness, transparency, and human rights.

Challenges

  • Risk of AI-driven bias and discrimination.
  • Lack of clear ethical guidelines for A.I. development and deployment.
  • Potential misuse of A.I. technologies in areas such as surveillance and decision-making.

Recommendations

Short Term1–3 yearsFoundations — guidelines, awareness, curriculum and coordination.
  1. 01

    Implement the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of A.I.

  2. 02

    Develop national A.I. ethics guidelines that outline core principles for responsible A.I. use, focusing on fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Medium Term4–6 yearsBuild-out — funding, infrastructure, partnerships and pilots.
  1. 01

    Establish an independent A.I. governance body to monitor A.I. developments, ensuring that they adhere to ethical guidelines and rules, as well as address any breaches of A.I. ethics.

Long Term7–10 yearsInstitutionalisation — authorities, standards and global positioning.
  1. 01

    Embed ethical considerations into all A.I. regulatory frameworks, ensuring that A.I. technologies support inclusive and equitable development.