The business value or context of business use has been clearly defined or – in the case of assessing existing AI systems – re-evaluated.
About
AI systems should present a business benefit beyond the status quo when considering inherent risks and implicit or explicit costs. Defining and documenting the specific business purpose of an AI system in a broader context of societal values helps teams to evaluate risks and increases the clarity of “go/no-go” decisions about whether to deploy.
Actions
Build transparent practices into AI system development processes.
Review the documented system purpose from a socio-technical perspective and in consideration of societal values.
Determine possible misalignment between societal values and stated organizational principles and code of ethics.
Flag latent incentives that may contribute to negative impacts.
Balance AI system purpose with potential risks, societal values, and stated organizational principles.
Transparency and Documentation
Organizations can document the following:
How does the AI system help the entity meet its goals and objectives?
How do the technical specifications and requirements align with the AI system’s goals and objectives?
To what extent is the output appropriate for the operational context?
