DCO Launches AI Ethics Evaluator Tool to Champion Responsible and Human-Centered AI Globally
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first intergovernmental body focused on building inclusive and sustainable digital economies, has officially launched its flagship AI Ethics Evaluator Policy Tool at the 2025 AI for Good Summit and WSIS+20 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The groundbreaking tool translates the DCO’s Principles for Ethical AI—endorsed by all 16 Member States—into practical, actionable guidance for organizations and governments to assess ethical and human rights implications of AI systems.
Speaking at the high-level launch event, Omar Saud Al-Omar, Minister of State for Communication Affairs of Kuwait and Chairperson of the DCO Council, introduced the Evaluator, describing it as “a structured self-assessment instrument covering six risk categories,” designed to guide developers, businesses, regulators, and governments through ethical AI development and deployment.
“We are taking a major step in turning ethical commitments into operational reality. This tool is a catalyst for AI systems that are not only powerful, but also principled and protective of human rights,” said Al-Omar.
The AI Ethics Evaluator was developed in collaboration with global experts and stakeholders. It enables users to produce detailed reports with visual profiles and recommendations, helping align AI innovation with principles such as fairness, transparency, privacy, and accountability.
Deemah AlYahya, Secretary-General of the DCO, emphasized the ethical imperative behind the initiative: “AI without ethics is not progress—it’s a threat. This tool is more than a checklist; it’s a principled stand. It transforms values into tangible accountability, confronting issues like algorithmic bias and data exploitation.”
AlYahya described the Evaluator as a “compass” for policymakers and technologists, one that equips users to evaluate risk across six critical dimensions of AI and receive customized guidance for each stage of the AI lifecycle.
“We launched this tool because ethical AI is not optional—it is urgent and non-negotiable,” she declared.
Alaa Abdulaal, Chief of Digital Economy Intelligence at the DCO, demonstrated the Evaluator’s interface, explaining how it operationalizes human rights and ethical standards. The tool walks users through a robust diagnostic process, helping them identify gaps and take corrective action.
“The future of AI isn’t defined by speed of innovation, but by the values encoded into our systems,” Abdulaal stated.
The Geneva event gathered ministers, AI experts, regulators, and civil society groups from around the world. Several DCO Member States and private firms expressed interest in integrating the Evaluator into their national AI governance strategies.
The session concluded with a powerful call for international cooperation to ensure AI systems are designed and deployed responsibly. The DCO’s move reinforces its leadership in global digital ethics and highlights its commitment to building a future where technology serves humanity.
