WISeKey and OISTE Foundation Advocate for a decentralized AI at the Global Dialogue event organized by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
October 20 2023 - 12:00PM
WISeKey and OISTE Foundation
Advocate for a decentralized AI at the Global Dialogue event
organized by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
(UNAOC)
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2nd Global Dialogue “The Role of
Artificial Intelligence” at
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WISeKey’s presentations scheduled for
October 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm CET and 3:00 pm CET
GENEVA – October 20, 2023: WISeKey
International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY),
a leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of
Things (IoT) solutions operating as a holding company, today
announced that in cooperation with OISTE Foundation, in a decisive
move towards safeguarding individual rights within the digital
realm, recently presented a comprehensive critique and strategic
approach to current AI structures at the United Nations Alliance of
Civilizations (UNAOC).
The foundation's critical analysis emphasized the urgent need
for a decentralized approach to AI, advocating for systems that
align with local legislations and prioritize the protection of
individual freedoms and self-sovereignty in cyberspace.
As global reliance on artificial intelligence increases, OISTE
Foundation highlights the dangers posed by the concentration of AI
technological control in the hands of a select few tech giants.
These entities, often more focused on unchecked progression,
overlook the critical aspect of individual data protection, leading
to a landscape where advancements in AI are viewed as an
unregulated step in evolution.
The intervention by OISTE Foundation underscores the necessity
for multiple, diversified AI systems, particularly those that
respect and adhere to national laws and future international norms.
The foundation brought attention to several pivotal reasons,
emphasizing ethical considerations, bias mitigation, societal
implications, and the diversity inherent in legal systems
worldwide. Key points included:
- Bias Mitigation through Diverse Data
Sets: Advocating for AI development initiatives that reflect unique
local cultural and demographic characteristics, thereby preventing
a majority bias that arises from global or non-specific data
sets.
- Legal and Ethical Compliance across
Borders: Highlighting the disparity in data privacy, human rights,
and digital security laws across different countries and regions,
pushing for AI systems compliant with these varied legal
frameworks.
- Societal and Cultural Sensitivity:
Stressing the importance of culturally relevant algorithms and
systems capable of understanding and interacting in various native
languages and dialects, enhancing user experience and utility.
- Prevention of Monopolization and
Ensuring Accountability: Discussing the risks of power
concentration in large entities and the need for local AI systems
scrutinized by regional authorities to ensure greater
accountability and transparency.
- Enhanced Security and Resilience:
Proposing targeted security measures in AI systems to combat
regional cyber threats and advocating for a decentralized approach
to prevent systemic failures or extensive impacts from
cyber-attacks.
The insights offered by OISTE Foundation at UNAOC are part of a
broader dialogue necessary for reassessing our global approach to
AI development. By championing decentralized systems, the
foundation encourages a future where technological advancements do
not come at the cost of individual rights, societal sensitivity, or
cultural relevance.This significant contribution by OISTE
Foundation is not an end but a beginning, calling stakeholders,
tech developers, and legal entities worldwide to action. The
foundation invites further collaboration, discussion, and proactive
steps towards a more responsible, equitable AI landscape.For
further insights, commentary, or information on the presentation,
contact:
info@oiste.orgAbout OISTE Foundation:
we are dedicated to:
- Upholding and advancing the
intrinsic human right to data privacy in the digital realm,
ensuring that control over digital identity remains with the
individual.
- Guiding the growth of technologies
anchored in our trusted root, thereby empowering individuals to
govern their own identities and data.
- Championing a universally accepted
code of ethics in the development and application of artificial
intelligence.
- Vigorously combating illicit trade
and counterfeiting activities.
- Advocating for the internet to be a
neutral space, governed collaboratively by diverse
stakeholders.
Contact OISTE FOUNDATIONNicolas
Ducornducor@oiste.org
About WISeKey
WISeKey International Holding Ltd ("WISeKey",
SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity,
digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a
Swiss-based holding company through several operational
subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology
portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES),
which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology
products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI
solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT,
Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space
technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT
applications, and (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted
blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure
NFT transactions.
Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey's mission
of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas
of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate
into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital
identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain,
AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed
across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing
the Internet of Everything. The company's semiconductors generate
valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive
equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey
cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication
and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The
WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions
between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey's
strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit
www.wisekey.com.
Press and investor contacts:
WISeKey
International Holding Ltd Company Contact:
Carlos MoreiraChairman & CEOTel: +41 22 594
3000info@wisekey.com |
WISeKey
Investor Relations (US) Contact: Lena CatiThe
Equity Group Inc.Tel: +1 212 836-9611lcati@equityny.com |
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