AI disclosure now mandatory for certain employees and entities in Dubai
In a pioneering move, the Dubai Future Foundation has developed the Human-Machine Collaboration (HMC) Icons, a unique classification system designed to provide transparency in the collaboration between humans and intelligent machines across various fields, including research, content creation, and publishing.
The HMC Icons system consists of five primary icons that indicate the level of collaboration between humans and machines, ranging from fully human to fully machine-generated content. These primary icons are complemented by nine functional icons, which highlight specific stages where collaboration occurred, such as ideation, data analysis, writing, translation, and visual design.
The initiative, spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, aims to promote accountability and responsible AI use. It encourages the clear differentiation of human and AI-generated content and is intended to serve as a global standard, free to use, and accessible to researchers, writers, publishers, designers, and content creators worldwide.
The HMC Icons are particularly relevant in contexts such as research, content creation, and publishing. By implementing this system, Dubai seeks to address the increasing challenge of distinguishing between human creativity and AI-generated output as AI technology advances.
The icons can be placed visibly on the cover page, in a footer, or within a disclaimer or bibliographic note of your content. They provide a clear and standardized way of showing the extent to which machines were involved in the research and publication process within a specific report or publication.
The Human-Machine Collaboration Icons matter because they enhance transparency and trust in content creation by exposing how much AI versus human input was contributed. The system is mandatory for all Dubai government entities and those working with the Dubai government, but it is also "opt-in and voluntary" for those not affiliated with the Dubai government.
The icons are meant to encourage honest self-assessment and transparency. They can be used for all creative and intellectual work produced as an output of research, including academic papers, technical and annual reports, videos, art, educational materials, and other multimedia content.
Dubai's commitment to the HMC Icons reflects its vision for a future where technology and human creativity coexist harmoniously, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical AI use. The icons are the world's first standardized visual icons to disclose the level of human versus machine involvement in creating content and research, making them an essential tool for content creators globally.
- The Human-Machine Collaboration Icons, developed by Dubai Future Foundation, are a global standard, free for use and applicable to researchers, writers, publishers, designers, and content creators worldwide, particularly in fields like news, education, technology, culture, business, and art.
- By using the HMC Icons, content creators can effectively demonstrate the level of collaboration between human and machine-generated elements in their work, from ideation to visual design, enhancing transparency and building trust for readers.
- As AI technology continues to advance, the HMC Icons become increasingly relevant in ensuring accountability and responsible AI use, providing a means for content creators to disclose the extent to which machines were involved in their research and publication processes, fostering a culture of honest self-assessment and ethical AI utilization.
