b'Department of Labor releases AI BestLearn more about the departments AI Principles and Best Practices roadmap for developers,Practices. employers, building on AI principles forAgency: Office of the Secretary Date: October 16, 2024 worker well-beingRelease Number: 24-2138-NAT WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release ofMedia Contact: Ryan Honick comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Best Practices designed to ensure that emerging technologies such as AI enhance job quality and benefit workers when they are used in the workplace. The departments AI Best Practices provide developers and employers with a detailed roadmap to implement the departments AI and Worker Well-being: Principles for Developers and Employers, which were released under President Bidens Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. These guidelines further the departments commitment to centering worker empowerment and well-being, particularly workers in underserved communities, as AI systems are increasingly used in the workplace. We have a shared responsibility to ensure that AI isThese steps can set up your company for successused to expand equality, advance equity, developCompanies can experience massive success but then quickly opportunity and improve job quality, said Actingbe on the verge of collapse depending on the actions they Secretary of Labor Julie Su. These Best Practicestake. Success does not always last forever, so it is crucial to provide a roadmap for responsible AI in the workplace, helping businesses harness these technologies whiletake steps that help maintain that success. proactively supporting and valuing their workers. As we embrace the opportunities that AI can offer, weConstructionNext shares the following actions you can take must ensure workers are lifted up, not left behind.to keep your construction company on the path to success. The Best Practices provide strategies for how AI canAvoid internal silos. When you silo resources and de-benefit workers and businesses, while maintaining apartments, it leads to confusion and lack of transparency at focus on workers rights, job quality, well-being,all levels of your company. It is important to set common privacy and economic security. These approachesgoals for all departments and locations and create opportu-include: nities for teams to engage with each other. Ethically developing AI standards, reviewEncourage consistent policies and procedures. Ap-processes and establishing governance structures. plying policies and procedures consistently and fairly helps Ensuring meaningful human oversight forto build trust between employees and leadership. It also significant employment decisions.helps employees to know what is expected of them and holds them accountable for their actions. Being transparent with workers about the use of AIChallenge the status quo. Some companies get into a and identifying how AI can assist workers.rut believing their processes are working, and they stop try-Centering workers and their input on the use of AIing to improve and innovate. Encourage employees and in the workplace.leaders to offer feedback and share ideas so your company can keep moving forward. Protecting workers labor and employment rights.Be selective about your work. When you take on all Providing AI training for workers. types of jobs, you likely sometimes will be handling pro-jects that are not the best fit, which can lead to poor execu-Securing and protecting worker data.tion and disputes. Be aware of project types that will allow As part of its commitment to responsible AI, theyour companys work to shine. Department of Labor is aligning its own operations with these AI Principles and Best Practices. The department will continue to engage with companies, unions, workers, and other stakeholders to protect and empower workers when AI is used in the workplace.8'