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CFF RSAIF: Responsible and Secure AI for Future - Working Group Charter

Introduction:

The Responsible and Secure AI Framework Working Group (the “Working Group”) is established to facilitate collaborative research and educational efforts in the field of responsible and secure artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This charter outlines the mission, objectives, structure, and guidelines governing the participation in the Working Group.
 

Mission and Objectives:

The mission of the Working Group is to advance the understanding, development, and dissemination of responsible and secure AI practices. Our key objectives are as follows:


1. Promote research and knowledge sharing on responsible AI development, ethics, and security.
2. Provide educational resources and materials for AI professionals, researchers, and the broader community.
3. Foster collaboration and exchange of best practices among participants.

Structure:

The Working Group shall consist of the following components:


1. Steering Committee: Comprised of selected leaders in the field of AI ethics and security. Responsible for overall governance, strategy, and decision-making.
2. Research and Education Sub-Working Groups: Specialized groups focusing on specific topics within responsible and secure AI. These sub-working groups will conduct research, create educational content, and organize events.
3. Participants: Individuals and organizations interested in contributing to the mission of the Working Group by engaging in research, educational activities, and collaborative initiatives.

Participant Guidelines:

Participation in the Responsible and Secure AI Framework Working Group is open to individuals, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry representatives who share our commitment to the research and educational nature of the engagement. To ensure a productive and inclusive environment, the following guidelines must be adhered to:


1. Non-Commercial Focus: Participation in the Working Group should be driven by the desire to contribute to research and education rather than sales or marketing purposes. Participants should refrain from using Working Group resources for commercial promotion.
2. Research and Education: Participants are encouraged to actively engage in research projects, knowledge sharing, and educational content creation related to responsible and secure AI. Contributions in the form of whitepapers, articles, presentations, or workshops are highly encouraged.
3. Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Participants should actively collaborate with others, share knowledge, and contribute to the collective learning within the Working Group. Open and constructive dialogue is essential.
4. Respect and Inclusivity: All participants should demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and opinions. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusionary behavior will not be tolerated.
5. Confidentiality: Participants should respect any confidential information shared within the Working Group and adhere to any applicable intellectual property and privacy regulations.
6. Transparency: Participants are encouraged to openly disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise during the course of their participation.

Meetings and Communication:

Regular meetings, both virtual and in-person when possible, will be scheduled to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange. Communication will primarily occur through designated channels, and information sharing is encouraged.
 

Amendments to Charter

This charter may be amended with the consensus of the Steering Committee, taking into account the input and feedback of the Working Group participants.
 

Amendments to Charter

By participating in the Responsible and Secure AI Framework Working Group, members agree to abide by the principles and guidelines outlined in this charter. The Working Group is committed to promoting the responsible and secure development of AI technologies through research, education, and collaborative efforts.
 

Working Group Contact:

For inquiries, suggestions, or additional information, please contact cffprograms@cyberfuturefoundation.org
Please add ATTN: Valmiki Mukherjee

Date of Establishment: JUN 21, 2023
Last Updated: SEP 29, 2023

Working Group

Core Working Group:

Aruneesh Salhotra
SNM Consulting
Avani Desai
Schellman
Brian Levine
EY
David Guffre
Claroty
Demetrius Comes
Sovrn
Diana Kelley
Protect AI
Errol Weis
Health ISAC
Jen Vasquez
Evernorth, Cigna
Kuljit Bhogal
Osler, Women in AI
Nagaraju Chayapathi
TIAA
Nick Shevelyov
vCISO
Pamela Gupta
TrustedAI
Paul Stapleton
Dexcom
Tom Bendien
GT CyberLabs
Upendra Mardikar
TIAA
Valmiki Mukherjee
CFF
Varshith Dondapati
Softility

QA & Review

Chris Strahorn
Accolite
Ira Winkle
Cye
Mihaela Ulieru
IMPACT Institute
Olivia Rose
Rose CISO Group
Serge Christiaans
Sopra Steria
Stephen Singh
ZScaler
Vijay Bolina
Deepmind, Google

Advisors & Observers

Frincy Clement
Women in AI
Justin Greis
McKinsey
Malcolm Harkins
Epiphany
Nitin Natarajan
CISA
Pramod Gosavi
11.2 Capital
Sameer Sait
Balkan

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