There is currently limited data available on how companies are using AI tools, and what this means for people, society and the environment. A more transparent approach to AI adoption can drive best practice, create a benchmark for companies and investors, and ensure the technology is used for the benefit of all.
Through a voluntary survey, the AI Company Data Initiative guides companies to map how their organisation is using AI across products, operations and services. The survey covers factors including:
It is grounded in UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, the first global standard on AI use.
The AI Company Data Initiative is a guide for business leaders navigating AI opportunities and oversight.
The free, voluntary survey will provide businesses with a benchmark for responsible corporate AI adoption that will enable them to position themselves as best in class to investors and other stakeholders.
In this fast-paced environment, getting ahead of potential risks and future legislation is vital to remain competitive and avoid future penalties.
By taking part, companies become part of a network driving best practice on AI adoption, with access to resources, events and peer learnings.
The AI Company Data Initiative is open to companies of all sizes, across all sectors. It is not limited to AI developers and large tech companies, and will include private as well as listed companies. As part of our outreach, we will send the voluntary survey to companies in industries that will be the most affected by AI development and/or deployment.
For those managing responsible investment portfolios, a lack of transparency on how companies are using AI prevents clear decision-making and carries potential risk implications. The AICDI Initiative offers investors voluntary data from global companies on how they are using AI across products, operations and services. This will allow you to conduct informed stewardship and drive long-term value.
Companies are asked to submit as much data as they can in response to the annual survey. Responses are submitted online via the secure Nossa Data online reporting platform. Companies can choose how much voluntary information they make publicly available. Each response is scored based on the level of completeness and each company will be given a confidential disclosure score and scorecard. The Thomson Reuters Foundation and UNESCO will analyse AICDI data as part of research into the current development and deployment of AI.
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The AI Company Data Initiative survey is grounded in UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, the first ever global standard on AI use.
The survey was developed with input from corporate stakeholders, UNESCO and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Data from the survey will be analysed by UNESCO as part of research into the ethics of AI adoption.
The AICDI is part of the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s work to deliver unbiased, comprehensive and comparable data intelligence that drives responsible business practices. Through AICDI we are building a global dataset that will strengthen corporate AI governance, bring transparency.
The AICDI is powered by the Thomson Reuters Foundation and is grounded in UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. It was developed with input from corporate stakeholders, UNESCO and the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
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