Motorola Solutions has launched new ‘AI nutrition labels’ to provide clear, concise information about how artificial intelligence is used across its safety and security technologies.
The initiative–touted as a first for public safety and enterprise security products–is designed to help people understand a product’s core AI “ingredients” in the same way food nutrition labels explain dietary content.
“It is our unwavering conviction that technology, including AI, is the bedrock for safety and security, and it must be deployed with purpose and transparency to fulfil its promise as a force for good,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Motorola Solutions . “Nutrition labels help describe AI’s use in protecting neighbourhoods and nations, and we are proud to take a lead role in bringing greater transparency to AI innovation.”
Each label outlines the type of AI used, who owns the data processed, human controls and the purpose behind the product’s specific AI application.
The aim is to provide not only context but also clarity, enabling users to prioritise actions and interpret information from a wide range of people, roles and technologies during an incident.
“Safety threats often unfold at a scale, speed and sophistication that can outstrip anyone person’s capacity to make sense of the situation,” said Saptharishi. “AI can ingest, learn and cross-reference data to provide contextual understanding. We design our AI-enabled technologies to augment human focus, effort and performance when seconds matter most. Our AI nutrition labels will bring added clarity to the important role AI is playing in helping to protect people, property and places.”
The labels are part of a broader commitment to building safer communities, schools and businesses. They have been developed by the company’s Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC) , a cross-functional advisory group that guides on the ethics, limitations and implications of specific product technologies.
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