Standard for Ethical considerations in Emulated Empathy in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems

This standard defines a model for ethical considerations and practices in the design, creation and use of empathic technology, incorporating systems that have the capacity to identify, quantify, respond to, or simulate affective states, such as emotions and cognitive states. This includes coverage of ‘affective computing’, ’emotion AI’ and related fields.

The purpose of this standard is to provide clear and practical guidance for the design and implementation of empathic systems that are prioritised to maximise human flourishing and protect users from bias, abuse or exploitation.

Access 7014-2024

The standard was published in June 2024 and is available free (for personal use) via the IEEE GET Program (scroll down to “7014-2024”) or for purchase at the IEEE Standards Store.

About the Project

The approved Project Authorization Request form, which outlines the project in brief, can be download here: P7014 PAR.

Watch this video for an introduction and update on the work so far. (Aug 2022, 16 mins, needs sound).

And visit the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems global initiative for further information about the IEEE Global Initiative for Ethics in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, and the wider P70XX group of ethical standards.

Get Involved

The group’s official meetings are currently inactive since publishing the standard.

To connect with the group, or register your interest in future activities (e.g. developing updated versions of IEEE 7014), speak to the group Chair, Ben Bland ([email protected] // +44 (0) 7702 599 170) or another of the Working Group Officers (see right).