The Small and Medium Business Administration announced the establishment and launch of its 'AI Ethics Charter' on July 21.
The AI Ethics Charter includes principles such as: △human-centered AI use △ensuring fairness and preventing discrimination △transparent operations and sufficient explanations △protection of personal information and data △ensuring safety and reliability △enhancing accountability in AI use.
In line with its commitment to expanding AI transformation (AX), the administration has been gradually establishing an ethical management system to prevent risks such as personal data breaches and security threats.
Along with the charter's establishment, the agency also received the 'AI Ethics Compliance Organization' certification mark from the National Information Society Agency (NIA). This certification, introduced by the NIA in 2024, aims to enhance institutional and corporate accountability for the ethical development and use of AI and to encourage voluntary participation.
The Small and Medium Business Administration was recognized for its efforts in promoting AI ethics, including the establishment of the charter, employee training, and the development of implementation systems, and received the certification mark on July 13.
Lee Byung-cheol, Deputy Director of the Small and Medium Business Administration, stated, "When ethical principles such as fairness, transparency, and safety are integrated into all aspects of our work, AX can gain public trust. We will use the establishment of the ethics charter as an opportunity to internalize ethical standards throughout the entire process of AI services and to foster a culture of responsible AI use in small and medium enterprises."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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