In our current era, we are witnessing radical transformations driven by innovations in artificial intelligence, where these technologies have come to touch every aspect of our daily lives from health to education, from agriculture to food security and other aspects, with no field immune to the accelerating impact of this technology. However, in our race towards the future, we face a fundamental challenge: how do we ensure that AI developments go hand in hand with human values and are not swept away by waves of technological progress? How can a machine understand and apply concepts such as justice or empathy? And how can we balance and take into account cultural and individual diversity, where what may be considered fair in one culture may not be viewed as such in another?
From our perspective at Al-Ruwwad Group, the first and fundamental step in this journey is to define the human values that we want to be the cornerstone of artificial intelligence. When we talk about justice, transparency, respect, equality, and other human values, these values have deep meanings and are not just words we repeat. They must become tangible standards that guide the development process, which requires the participation of experts and stakeholders from all diverse disciplines to define these values, to ensure that artificial intelligence becomes a mirror reflecting the values of humanity in all its diversity and richness.
Once these values are defined, the stage of inclusion and application comes. This inclusion must extend across every stage of AI development: from initial design to final application. Developers of these systems must be trained not only on the technical aspects but also on the ethical and human dimensions of their work, so that every component of AI systems expresses our respect for human values.
Then we move to the evaluation stage, where we need tools capable of measuring the extent of integration of human values in the systems we develop. This requires us to develop clear and objective evaluation criteria and periodic review procedures, ensuring our continued commitment to ethical standards and their consistency with AI systems.
We cannot talk about responsible AI without addressing accountability and transparency. Intelligent systems should be subject to examination and evaluation by users and regulatory bodies, with clarity in how decisions are made and data is used, allowing individuals to understand and enhancing trust in the systems that affect their lives.
The path towards responsible AI requires a multi-stakeholder effort, from scientists, programmers, and policymakers, to society as a whole, to unite to ensure the effective integration of human values into technology. This includes developing legal and ethical frameworks that guide the use of AI in serving the interests of humanity and protecting individual rights.
Involving communities and the public in the process of developing and implementing AI is a vital part of ensuring its responsibility by promoting awareness and understanding of these technologies, and enabling people to participate effectively in the dialogues surrounding them through education, training, and discussion platforms.
Within this context and the importance of human values in AI development, the approach of “Al-Ruwwad Group” serves as a prominent example of the practical application of these concepts. At Al-Ruwwad Group, with its companies including our expertise at “Al-Ruwwad for Value Building”, we strive to achieve the ideal balance between integrating AI into our products and services while committing to preserving shared human values and principles. Our commitment represents a step towards a future that respects human dignity and contributes to achieving a more just and inclusive society.
Finally, we call for collaboration among all to develop global standards for responsible AI. This requires a global effort that brings together governments, companies, academic institutions, and civil society to ensure that the technology we develop serves all of humanity, not just a select few. This is achieved through a gradual and well-studied path towards a future where AI represents not only the pinnacle of technological progress but also the pinnacle of respect for human dignity and values.