How to build trust in the technology
1.Verify sources
Always ask for and verify the sources or references behind GenAI outputs.
2. Maintain healthy skepticism
Maintain a critical mindset toward GenAI outputs and validate with secondary sources, especially for cybersecurity-related tasks. Using your eyes and ears is still the best way to differentiate between AI-generated and genuine human content.
3. Consult user reviews and feedback
Look for user reviews and documented case studies that illustrate real-world performance and reliability.
4. Request transparency in data sources
Request clarity on the data sources and methodologies used to train AI to assess potential biases thoroughly. Most biased outputs can be traced to training data sets that were not carefully curated, and which were unrepresentative of the group for which the output would be used.
How to build trust in your AI
1. Solve real problems
Avoid investing in AI for its own sake; instead, focus on solving pain points where clear value can be demonstrated.
2. Use model cards and ensure transparency
Utilize model cards to document how your team assesses and mitigates risks (e.g., bias and explainability) and make this information available to users.
3. Audit continuously
Conduct regular audits of AI performance and fairness to identify and address any issues proactively. Bodies such as the European Data Protection Board and the Dutch-based ICT Institute have published helpful checklists on how to conduct such audits.
4. Establish accountability and governance
Define clear accountability structures and governance policies (such as ethics boards and external audits) around your AI systems to bolster user trust.
5. Educate and communicate
Educate your users about how AI works, including its limitations and the measures taken to ensure its reliability, Use clear, jargon-free communication to demystify AI and build trust.