Introducing the OECD AI Policy Observatory

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live and work, and it has the potential to transform virtually every sector of the global economy – from healthcare and education to transport and energy systems. It holds tremendous promise for economic productivity, scientific advancements and sustainable development. Yet there are also anxieties around where the technology may lead us, including concerns that it may codify existing biases and discriminatory practices, or displace workers by accelerating automation. For governments, this presents a pressing question: how can we harness the potential of AI to improve well-being for all, while also mitigating the risks that it poses? The OECD AI Principles – the first intergovernmental standard on AI – provide a way forward.