VIG is committed to the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure innovation and value creation in line with the fundamental rights and safety of its stakeholders. In strict alignment with the European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI), VIG has implemented a Group-wide governance framework that ensures compliance with ethical and legal standards. VIG has also implemented a structured timetable for full compliance with the European regulation (EU AI Act) and monitors its implementation in VIG. The current objective is to develop and expand a Group-wide framework for the responsible use of AI. The underlying policy is described in ESRS 2 MDR‑P “Policies adopted to manage material sustainability matters” and is continuously developed and implemented through the active VIG network of AI managers and the ongoing monitoring of regulatory developments.
It is important to VIG to ensure that its employees have the necessary skills and expertise in order to promote the responsible use of AI and, at the same time, to support productivity. Formal generative AI licences, such as for ChatGPT and Copilot, have been provided to around 28.4% of all VIG employees so far. Through the strategic use of these licensed generative AI products, which are controlled in accordance with VIG’s AI policies, employees can speed up complex analyses, create drafts, aggregate data, and find creative solutions more efficiently. They are relieved of repetitive tasks and supported in complex tasks. The use of generative AI products increases efficiency and supports the continuous acquisition of knowledge in dealing with AI technologies. The use of these tools is accompanied by a clear control and regulation framework.
In the area of general AI systems, it is ensured that specialised applications are implemented in close cooperation across the Group in order to provide employees with the best possible support in their day-to-day tasks. Training sessions, active exchange groups and change management initiatives are conducted in parallel to promote the use of AI throughout the company. In addition to the central steering group for artificial intelligence, company-wide networks are being created that promote the exchange of knowledge between countries and are supplemented by local exchange groups that take account of country-specific needs. A network of AI ambassadors is also being established across the Group. These ambassadors will act as multipliers and a point of contact in order to support the safe, responsible use of AI throughout the company.