Inclusive AI is a hot topic. Over the past two years, tech giants, major international bodies and leadership forums (such as the WEF and the Paris Peace Forum) have stepped up their announcements and initiatives promoting inclusivity in AI. What kind of AI are we talking about? What uses of AI are we referring to?
Among these criticisms, algorithmic bias, social fragmentation and the disrespectful handling of data are frequently cited. In contrast, our platform is designed to enable stakeholders – brands, businesses and society – to reach a common understanding. Quite literally, it is not about eavesdropping on neighbours’ conversations. The ‘à nos mots’ toolkit allows you to ask hundreds or thousands of people for their views… and to understand what they have to say.
Indeed, our approach is based on a consideration of both technology and business, as well as the importance of dialogue within contemporary societies. This translates into a transparent approach that addresses the main ethical challenges posed by AI:
- Purpose or use,
- Tools and templates,
- Data storage.
A nos mots aims to give a voice to all of its clients’ stakeholders.
To achieve this, we use proprietary, transparent tools that do not introduce inherent biases through weightings determined automatically by the machine. Our algorithms are not black boxes that autonomously determine weightings that are always somewhat mysterious.
We have a clear and responsible data management policy and set of tools. All our applications are developed and managed in France. Data is managed in France by a French service provider, unless the customer specifically requests otherwise.
À nos mots embodies the democratic principle: one person, one vote. With À nos mots, this vote is not merely a ballot cast to boost the tally of candidates who are often distant from the public, but the nuanced expression of the opinions of consumers, employees and citizens. From this perspective, the diversity of human opinion lies at the heart of our approach. Our tools are a means of involving stakeholders in the lives of brands, businesses and local communities. This is the true meaning of our tagline: à nos mots is here to bring together communities where every voice counts.