UDAU 2026 Q2 Initiative Proposal

Title

Autonomous Systems Ethics Framework Implementation

Objective

Establish governance protocols for AI/robotic systems by June 2026, aligning with EU AI Act and IEEE P7000 standards.

Key Components

  • Risk assessment matrix for autonomous decision-making
  • Human oversight escalation paths
  • Bias mitigation in training data pipelines
  • Audit trail requirements

Timeline

  • April: Stakeholder workshops
  • May: Draft policy development
  • June: Pilot implementation

Resources Needed

  • 2 ethics officers
  • $150k budget allocation
  • Cross-departmental working group

Success Metrics

  • 100% system compliance by Q3
  • 50% reduction in ethical review backlogs
  • Annual risk assessment completion rate >95%