Sharp Group* (hereinafter referred to as "Sharp") aims to continue providing new value experiences that are close to people and society through innovative proprietary technologies under the Business Creed of "Sincerity and Creativity." Sharp is focusing on researching, developing, providing, and utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and services to create innovative products and services that contribute to people and society.
On the other hand, the rapid development of AI systems and services not only brings significant convenience to people's lives but also introduces the risk of serious issues such as privacy infringement, social injustice, dissemination of false information, and even human rights violations through the misuse of AI systems and services. To prevent and address such issues, rules are necessary to ensure that the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services are conducted in accordance with ethical standards and legal frameworks.
Therefore, Sharp has established the below policies as guidelines to take responsibility in the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services, aiming to provide reliable products and services. Sharp will continue to provide new value experiences by adhering to these policies in the future.
- Creating AI systems and services that are close to people and society
Sharp will take care to ensure people and society-centered values in the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services. While respecting the diverse values and dignity of individuals, Sharp will also ensure that human decision-making and cognition are not adversely affected by AI. - Ensuring safety and fairness
Sharp will ensure human control to prevent uncontrollable harm to individuals and society in the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services. Sharp takes adequate safety measures to avoid causing harm. Moreover, in pursuit of fairness, Sharp will take appropriate measures to eliminate biases and disparities based on race, gender, age, nationality, political beliefs, religion, and other factors in AI systems and services. - Protecting privacy and ensuring security
Sharp will respect individuals' privacy in the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services, using appropriate legal and technical means to protect it. Additionally, Sharp will ensure data security and work to safeguard individuals against unauthorized access, tampering and leaks etc. - Transparency and accountability
Sharp will explain the decision-making processes and responsibilities in the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services with a high degree of transparency, making it easy for stakeholders to understand. - Emphasis on talent development
Sharp will place importance on nurturing talented individuals in the research, development, provision, and utilization of AI systems and services. By conducting regular AI-related training, Sharp will provide opportunities to acquire the latest AI technology trends and practical knowledge, aiming to enhance AI literacy and skills.
Sharp will ensure strict compliance with relevant laws and other standards in the research, development, provision, and use of AI systems and services. In addition, Sharp will continue to review and revise this policy in response to changes in society and updates to relevant laws and regulations.
* The Sharp Group is comprised of Sharp Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliated companies in which Sharp Corporation holds a controlling interest.
September 17, 2024
President & Chief Executive Officer
Sharp Corporation
