NTT DATA Boss Calls for Global AI Standards at Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland — Abhijit Dubey, the CEO of Japanese IT company NTT DATA, has called for global standards in the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce risks and promote responsible development. Speaking at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Dubey emphasized the importance of standard regulation across the globe to mitigate the potential risks associated with AI.

"AI is a powerful tool that can revolutionize industries and improve lives, but it also presents significant risks if not properly managed," Dubey said. "The issue is not over-regulation or under-regulation, but more standard regulation globally. That's what we really need, because otherwise we create a lot of risks."

Dubey highlighted several areas where global standards could be particularly beneficial, including intellectual property protection, energy efficiency, and measures to prevent piracy and deepfakes. He also stressed the importance of companies viewing their business and AI strategies as a single strand to realize the productivity gains that new technology can deliver.



AI Governance and Risk Management
NTT DATA's AI Governance refers to the promotion of activities that comply with legal systems and societal norms in AI and data utilization. Its aim is to establish a fair and trustworthy framework for AI and data utilization, based on a correct understanding of the risks posed by AI and data utilization technologies. The company actively participates in government-led meetings on AI governance, contributing to the realization of a more enriched and harmonious society where humans and AI coexist.

Risks and Challenges in AI Development
While the use of AI brings various conveniences, it also presents unique challenges in terms of accuracy and quality control. Effective AI governance is essential to providing reliable and trustworthy AI. Particularly, while the rapidly expanding use of AI has been highlighted for its convenience, there are various risks associated with its outputs, such as errors and biases, information leakage from generated instructions, copyright infringement risks concerning training data and generated content. These risks are being addressed by stricter regulations in some regions and countries, and there is an urgent need to improve governance.

Balancing AI Competitiveness and Safety
NTT DATA uses AI while balancing AI competitiveness and safety in order to address risk management and governance sought domestically and internationally. The company's AI Risk Management involves defining AI risk, assessing AI risk, and treating AI risk. NTT DATA's AI Governance Policies include the NTT Group AI Charter, the NTT Group AI Governance Policy, and the NTT Group Generative AI Usage Guidelines. The company has also established an AI Governance Office to assist the Co-CAIO in developing and revising AI governance policies and monitoring the state of AI risk management at group companies.

In conclusion, Abhijit Dubey's call for global standards in AI regulation highlights the importance of addressing the risks and challenges associated with AI development and deployment. By promoting intellectual property protection, energy efficiency, preventing piracy and deepfakes, risk management, and balancing AI competitiveness and safety, global standards can help ensure the responsible use of AI. As AI continues to evolve and become more integrated into society, it is crucial for governments, companies, and other stakeholders to work together to establish a framework that promotes innovation while mitigating potential risks.