On first look, the recent announcement appears promising. However, upon closer inspection, several crucial voices seem to be missing from the conversation:
- Representatives from academia
- The general public
- Political stakeholders
- The start-up scene
- The open-source community
It’s also essential to acknowledge that AI’s impact and implementation can vary significantly across different cultures and geographies. If major hyperscalers genuinely aspire to be taken seriously in the AI ethics discussion, they must demonstrate effort that extends far beyond a catchy PR announcement.
But hey, this is only my humble opinion.