Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI 2023 v1.0
The Egyptian Charter for Responsible AI serves as Egypt's national interpretation of international ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence. It establishes general principles and technical implementation guidelines focused on human-centered development, transparency, safety, fairness, and accountability. The charter applies to all members of the AI ecosystem in Egypt, including government bodies, private companies, academic institutions, and foreign companies deploying AI locally.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
This charter is for policymakers, government entities, private companies, and developers operating within Egypt to ensure responsible AI adoption and development.
What the document contains
The document covers general governance principles for artificial intelligence, including citizen well-being, non-harm, transparency in human-AI interaction, protection of vulnerable groups, and labor transition measures. It also covers technical implementation standards such as lifecycle risk management, data protection, multi-disciplinary team composition, pilot testing requirements, and impact assessments for government projects.
While the document outlines principles and guidelines, it does not detail specific statutory penalties for non-compliance or standalone enforcement mechanisms independent of existing Egyptian laws.
- The charter articulates Egypt's interpretation of various international AI guidelines, combining them with local context and actionable insights.
- General guidelines cover overarching rules such as human-centeredness, fairness, transparency, accountability, and security.
- Implementation guidelines provide technical considerations for entities developing, deploying, or managing AI systems.
- Foreign companies rolling out AI products in Egypt must adhere to the guidelines and ensure models are trained on relevant local data.
- The document is slated for annual review and public consultation to maintain its relevance.
· Introduction and Background · Document Scope · General Guidelines · Implementation Guidelines
How it scores
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Ultimate responsibility and accountability for the behavior and outcomes of an AI system must always lie with natural or legal persons.
General Guidelines, point 10
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Fairness
4/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
Appropriate mechanisms should be in place to allow anyone adversely affected by an AI system to challenge its outcome
General Guidelines, point 4
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Human Dignity
2/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
No individual should be harmed by the introduction of an AI system. Special considerations must be taken to protect vulnerable and marginalized groups
General Guidelines, point 3
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Human Oversight
4/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
Final human determination is always in place. This means that ultimately, humans are in charge of making decisions, and are able to modify, stop, or retire the AI system if necessary.
General Guidelines, point 11
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Privacy
3/5Protection of personal data and private life
Personally identifiable data must be anonymized and/or encrypted depending on the domain, and express written consent from the data owner must be obtained according to applicable laws.
Implementation Guidelines, point 11
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Transparency
4/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
Any end-user using an AI system has the fundamental right to know when he or she is interacting with an AI system and not a human being
General Guidelines, point 2
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Enforcement
4/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
Government AI projects, similar to digital transformation projects, should be commissioned and supervised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in order to ensure compliance with these guidelines
Implementation Guidelines, point 16
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Impact Assessment
4/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
All government AI projects must be preceded by a thorough impact assessment to ensure maximum benefit from the technology
Implementation Guidelines, point 14
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