Working with researchers to build a global index on responsible AI

In December 2022, the International Development Research Centre and Global Affairs Canada launched the Global Index on Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI), led by the South African-based think tank Research ICT Africa. The index is benchmarking the current state of responsible AI development and use across 120 countries. It will then use this information to track international commitments to promote human rights.

Ultimately, the index is designed to influence national policy and practices by providing policy-makers with independently verified data to help them plan how to better foster accountability, assess the impact of AI use and encourage regional and international cooperation on and regulation of AI issues.

The index was selected for the Scale-up Program at the 2022 Paris Peace Forum, and in early May 2023, the index was selected as one of the top 100 solutions for the SDGs by the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence.