NATO Allies take further steps towards responsible use of AI, data, autonomy and digital transformation – NATO HQ

On Thursday (13 October), NATO Defence Ministers agreed to establish a Review Board to govern the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data across the NATO Enterprise.

The Boards first task will be to develop a user-friendly Responsible AI certification standard, including quality controls and risk mitigation, that will help align new AI and data projects with NATOs Principles of Responsible Use approved in October 2021. The Board will also serve as a unique platform to exchange best practices, guide innovators and operational end-users throughout the development phase, thereby contributing to building trust within the innovation community. At present, NATO is piloting AI in areas as diverse as cyber defence, climate change and imagery analysis.

In response to the 2022 Strategic Concepts call to expedite digital transformation, NATO Allies also approved NATOs first Digital Transformation vision. By 2030, NATOs Digital Transformation will enable the Alliance to conduct multi-domain operations, ensure interoperability across all domains, enhance situational awareness, and facilitate political consultation and data-driven decision-making.

NATOs efforts in emerging and disruptive technologies, NATOs AI Strategy and NATOs data exploitation framework policy will contribute to bringing the vision to life. Additional steps were made with Defence Ministers endorsement of priority areas for applying advanced data analysis, including to enable multi-domain operations and enhance situational awareness, and the approval of NATOs first autonomy implementation plan.

AI, data exploitation and autonomy are among the nine technological areas of priority to NATO. These also include: quantum-enabled technologies, biotechnology and human enhancements, hypersonic technologies, novel material and manufacturing, energy and propulsion, and space.

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NATO Allies take further steps towards responsible use of AI, data, autonomy and digital transformation - NATO HQ