Definition
engineered system that generates outputs such as content, forecasts, recommendations or decisions for a given set of human-defined objectives
Quoted definition: ISO/IEC 22989:2022, Artificial intelligence concepts and terminology, 3.1.4.
Notes to entry
Note 1 to entry: Outputs can include predictions, content, recommendations or decisions. Systems differ in their autonomy and ability to adapt after deployment.
Note 2 to entry: ISO/IEC 22989:2022 supplies the technical definition above. The OECD Recommendation uses a policy definition that also discusses inference, objectives, autonomy and adaptiveness. Neither definition establishes that a particular humanitarian use is suitable or authorised.
Source basis
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- ISO/IEC 22989:2022, Artificial intelligence concepts and terminology (International Standard)
- OECD Recommendation on Artificial Intelligence and explanatory memorandum (Intergovernmental recommendation)