SAP AI Ethics Handbook for Business AI Lifecycle

The SAP AI Ethics Handbook serves as a guide for applying the SAP Global AI Ethics Policy throughout the SAP Business AI lifecycle. It outlines the ethical principles and requirements that govern the development, deployment, and use of AI systems at SAP. The handbook emphasizes a human-centered approach and provides clear guidance on implementing AI features in alignment with ethical standards. It details the stages of the AI development process, including ideation, validation, realization, productization, and operations, while addressing high-risk use cases and the necessary approval processes. Additionally, it highlights SAP's commitment to transparency, accountability, and compliance with regulations such as the European AI Act. The document encourages SAP employees and partners to integrate these ethical principles into their work, fostering trust and responsibility in AI technologies. It also includes resources for ethical decision-making and mechanisms for raising concerns regarding policy breaches.