Kaspersky has officially joined the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global), an initiative by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). This collaboration underscores Kaspersky’s commitment to advancing the safe and sustainable use of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and build a more sustainable future.

AIM Global: Driving Responsible AI Adoption

Launched in 2023, AIM Global is dedicated to promoting the responsible development and deployment of AI and frontier technologies. The alliance is aligned with the UN Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda, which prioritizes sustainable and inclusive approaches to AI adoption. AIM Global brings together stakeholders from governments, international organizations, private companies, and industry leaders to harness AI’s transformative potential for industrial growth.

Kaspersky’s Role and Contributions

With nearly two decades of expertise in developing AI and machine learning (ML) algorithms, Kaspersky is poised to significantly contribute to AIM Global’s mission. The company’s AI Technology Research Center has been at the forefront of exploring AI applications, particularly in cybersecurity. Through its membership in AIM Global, Kaspersky aims to:

Promote best practices for AI use in industry and manufacturing.
Share insights into AI-powered threat detection and solutions.
Raise awareness about the cybersecurity risks associated with AI technologies, including their impact on smart home devices and industrial automation.

Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of Kaspersky, highlighted the importance of this collaboration:

“We’re very pleased to become part of AIM Global – where world stakeholders with a common vision collaborate to harness the power of AI in a responsible manner. As part of this community, we’ll be contributing to forging strategic partnerships for the ethical and sustainable use of AI, and building a future where AI fosters positive change and innovation.”

Commitment to Ethical AI

Kaspersky’s longstanding advocacy for the ethical use of AI aligns with AIM Global’s Principles of Responsible AI:

Transparency and accountability
Inclusiveness
Collaboration and innovation
Reliability and safety
Privacy and security

The company’s dedication to these principles was evident at the UN Internet Governance Forum in 2023, where it introduced its AI ethical principles. These alignments demonstrate Kaspersky’s ongoing efforts to ensure AI’s benefits are harnessed responsibly while mitigating associated risks.