Istanbul: Yusuf Sinan Akgul, the dean of Gebze Technical University's Engineering Faculty, highlighted the escalating ethical challenges presented by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) during his address at the DevSecOps Days Istanbul Conference. He emphasized that issues such as bias, discrimination, and privacy are at the forefront of AI ethics concerns.

According to Anadolu Agency, Akgul pointed out that while organizations like the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and UNESCO have made strides in AI regulation through recommendations and principles, their efforts do not measure up to the EU's AI Act. He described the EU's AI Act as the first extensive regulation that categorizes AI risks and implements measures accordingly.

Akgul further explained that the EU's AI Act regulates AI activities by classifying them from unacceptable to minimal risks. The enforcement of these rules is strict, involving substantial fines, market bans, and reputational consequences for violations based on the risk assessment. He acknowledged that the major challenges in AI ethics include integrating DevSecOps into ethical AI, avoiding excessive regulation, and addressing technical issues.

The DevSecOps Days Istanbul Conference, now in its third edition, commenced at Borsa Istanbul. It gathers experts, sector representatives, software engineers, and cybersecurity professionals under the theme "AI for DevSecOps," highlighting AI's pivotal role in development, security, and operational processes. The two-day event features various panels, discussions, and workshops focusing on DevSecOps practices, cybersecurity concerns, and AI security, with Anadolu serving as its global communications partner.