UNESCO, in collaboration with LG AI Research, has officially announced a global Call for Best Practices to support its upcoming Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the Ethics of AI.
This initiative aims to empower learners worldwide with knowledge, tools, and critical thinking skills necessary to navigate AI’s ethical complexities. The MOOC is grounded in UNESCO’s 2021 AI Ethics Recommendation—a global normative framework adopted by 193 Member States—and it aligns with the @UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM).
📌 What They’re Looking For
Submissions from governments, private companies, startups, academia, and civil society are invited, particularly showcasing:
- Ethical governance frameworks, strategies, or policies
- Practical tools and applications that highlight transparency, fairness, inclusivity, explainability, privacy, and sustainability
- Multistakeholder collaborations driving ethical AI adoption
Contributors may see their practices integrated into the MOOC and featured in its global repository, connecting theoretical ethics to real-world impact.
🗓️ Submission & Timeline
- Deadline: May 2, 2025 (midnight IST)
- MOOC Launch: Early 2026, across three learning tracks:
- Foundations of AI Ethics
- Principles in Practice (e.g., transparency, accountability, sustainability)
- Global Governance & Implementation
🌟 The Bigger Picture
- Builds on UNESCO’s AI Ethics Recommendation from 2021, reflecting its commitment to embedding ethics at the heart of AI development.
- Designed to be context-sensitive, actionable, and truly global—helping shape how ethical AI is built, understood, and used worldwide.
👥 How to Get Involved
Organizations and individuals can submit case studies and frameworks via an online form (linked on UNESCO’s site). Contributors will be invited to showcase:
- Real-world outcomes and measurable impact
- Insights on scalability and future directions
🔮 Why It Matters
- Bridges theory and practice—grounding ethical principles in actual deployments
- Fosters global collaboration, drawing from diverse sectors and geographies
- Elevates AI ethics education at a pivotal moment: with AI embedded in sectors from healthcare to governance
Bottom line: UNESCO & LG AI Research’s Call for Best Practices is a significant step towards a global ethics-driven AI education—connecting policy frameworks, real-world innovations, and a worldwide network of responsible AI practitioners.
