Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
Perspectives on Issues in AI Governance
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| Title | Perspectives on Issues in AI Governance | |
| Type | Reports | |
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| Link | https://ai.google/static/documents/perspectives-on-issues-in-ai-governance.pdf | |
| Creation Date | n.d. | |
| Last Updated Date | -- | |
| Summary | This white paper, published by Google, urges governments and civil society groups to move beyond high-level principles and engage in detailed, actionable policy development. It argues that the current debate has failed to provide the practical guidance needed for real-world implementation. To help bridge this gap, the paper identifies five key areas where clearer policy direction is needed: 1) Explainability standards: The paper highlights that different stakeholders, e.g., lay users, auditors, and regulators, require different levels of explanations. Given the technical and economic limits of explaining complex systems, the paper calls for context-specific minimum standards and a repository of best practices. 2) Fairness appraisal: With conflicting definitions of fairness (e.g., equal treatment vs. equity), the paper urges governments to clarify which trade-offs are acceptable, especially when algorithmic decisions affect public welfare. 3) Safety considerations: The report calls for more concrete protocols and certification systems to ensure that AI systems are reliable and secure. 4) Human-AI collaboration: The assumption that human oversight always increases fairness or safety is not always true. The report calls for clearer guidelines on when human involvement is necessary and how to structure human review and supervision effectively. 5) Liability frameworks: As AI systems grow more complex and involve multiple actors, accountability becomes harder to assign. The paper suggests sector-specific regulations, safe harbor provisions, and compulsory insurance to address gaps without stifling innovation. | |
| Topic | Ethical AI | |
| Source and Link | Google AI. https://ai.google/ | |
| Access | Open | |
| Accessibility | -- | |
| Audience | General. Scholars and Students. Information Professionals. | |
| Platform or Format | Document (.pdf) | |
| Length | 34 pages | |
| Geography | USA | |
| Language | ENG | |
| Description Date | 06/24/2025 |