Epson Group AI Ethical Principles

August 1st, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (hereinafter referred to as "AI") is expected to permeate society and have a significant impact on people's behavior and decision-making in the future.
In promoting the research, development, operation, and utilization of AI, the Epson Group (hereinafter referred to as "Epson") has established and will observe the following guidelines to realize a human-centered society where humans and AI coexist in harmony.

1. Coexistence of humans and AI

Epson will promote the resolution of social issues through AI based on human awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of AI, and will utilize AI as a technology to support and extend the scope of human action, while giving consideration to social diversity and basic human rights.

2. Creating new AI value through co-creation

Epson will engage in dialogue and co-creation with stakeholders involved in the research, development, operation, and utilization of AI, and build relationships of mutual trust to unlock the potential of AI and accelerate innovation.

3. Fair, trustworthy, and accountable AI

Toward fair and trustworthy use of AI, Epson will strive to ensure that AI does not cause unfair discrimination and to present the basis for AI decisions in a manner that is understandable to humans. We will minimize stakeholders' concerns about the use of AI and ensure that Epson's AI-based products and services continue to be provided in a stable manner to society.

4. Safe and Secure Data Distribution

Epson takes privacy and security into consideration when providing AI-based products and services to stakeholders. Epson takes privacy and security into consideration when providing AI-based products and services to stakeholders. Epson is also committed to creating systems for the appropriate acquisition, use, and provision of personal information, ensuring data traceability, and preventing unauthorized access to personal information to ensure safety and security.

5. Contribution to the spread of responsible AI

Epson will contribute to the responsible spread of AI by improving AI literacy among employees and designing services that take diversity into consideration.

Yasunori Ogawa
Representative Director and President

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