Trust is the belief and confidence in the integrity, reliability and fairness of a person or organization…. an essential human value that quantifies and defines our interdependence in relationships with others.

We take it as a given, a implied component of what we choose, however complex AI systems are often black boxes with no indicators of why they are making certain decisions or how. Its not an easy problem to solve but that means we take up the challenge collectively as we cannot afford to give up as AI becomes more pervasive in our lives daily.

According to artificial intelligence professional, Dr Fang Chen, “the continual use of technology hinges upon human trust. It’s one of the main roadblocks to overcome”.

Before we can trust technology, in particular highly impactful AI technology with far reaching impact on our lives, we have to feel secure we know how the technology is making decisions aka transparency

If its robust and secure, aka tamperproof

is built on sound democratic principles.

That is the reason I founded WiCyS Trusted AI Affiliate — to launch a Global WiCyS Trusted AI initiative to establish Trust in AI. Along with Like minded leaders Karen Jensen Dr. Malek Salem Dr. Madiha Jaffri Yousra Javed Dean Skidmore.

Our mission is to bring awareness on the multi-faceted elements required for creating Trust in AI.

How do we Trust AI systems? What are the essential building blocks that will enable Trust? These are some essential building blocks in achieving Trust:

Did we miss any?

One important differentiator of AI programs from conventional programs is impact. AI capabilities are and continue to become more powerful in their impact (think logarithmic not linear) and pervasive, we have to be very cognizant and careful of how these systems are built and used.

• We cannot realize the full potential of AI without building Trust in AI.

• We cannot achieve the intended outcomes, without building Trust in AI.

We would like to invite you to join our community as a participant or leading the charge for an area. We have a weekly planning call and invite you to join us for planning initiatives and direction of Trusted AI.

Email us at WiCySAI@gmail.com.

WiCyS Trusted AI Team.

Pamela Gupta Karen Jensen Dr. Malek Salem Dr. Madiha Jaffri Yousra Javed Dean Skidmore