Utrecht – NL, November 14, 2024. WCC Group, a leading provider of advanced solutions for Public Employment Services and Staffing Agencies and ID/Security government agencies, is delighted to announce that we have committed to the European Union’s AI Pact. WCC is proud to be one of the first companies to join the EU’s AI Pact. This initiative promotes the creation and early adoption of best practices around a responsible and ethical use of AI to comply with the AI Act.

At WCC, responsible AI is more than a buzzword – it has been one of our foundational principles for nearly 3 decades, deeply embedded in solutions that impact the lives of 500 million people around the world on a daily basis. Operating in high-risk domains like employment and border security, we have long prioritized transparency and controllability of the underlying AI. This dedication has established WCC as a frontrunner in responsible AI, a position we are excited to advance further through our participation in the EU AI Pact.

By signing the AI Pact, WCC commits to:

1. Adopting an AI governance strategy to foster the uptake of AI in the organization and work towards future compliance with the AI Act;
2. Identifying and mapping AI systems likely to be categorized as high-risk under the AI Act;
3. Promoting AI awareness and literacy among staff, ensuring ethical and responsible AI development;
4. Putting in place processes to identify possible known and reasonably foreseeable risks to health, safety, and fundamental rights that could follow from the use of relevant AI systems throughout their lifecycle;
5. Implementing concrete measures to ensure human oversight over the operation of high-risk AI systems as defined by the AI Act;
6. Informing deployers about how to appropriately use relevant AI systems, their capabilities, limitations, and potential risks.

Our commitment to Responsible AI

We look forward to reinforcing our role as a frontrunner in responsible AI by joining the AI Pact, and we are convinced that this will allow for our continued positive impact on the lives of millions of people – not just in the EU, but around the world.

“This is not just about checking boxes – it is a meaningful step toward fostering AI governance practices that ensure that we do the right thing, and that we do it right.

 

By joining the AI Pact, we double down on our commitment to being a frontrunner in a responsible and ethical use of AI. Adopting strong AI practices today allows us to build trustworthy, impactful solutions that benefit people around the world.

 

While some may view governance as an obstacle to innovation, I believe it is essential for true, impactful progress. If we leave the door open to unchecked risks in high-risk domains such as employment and border security, are we truly building something meaningful, or are we setting ourselves up for unintended consequences?

 

At WCC, we choose to lead with responsibility, creating a future where AI serves and safeguards people around the world.“

Alexander Hogenboom – Head of Data Science at WCC

Earlier this year, WCC has also joined the Netherlands AI Coalition, further strengthening our commitment to a responsible use of AI. Through these collaborations, WCC aims to continue bringing the latest advancements in responsible AI into practice through software that matters.