Who is Responsible? The Data, Models, Users or Regulations? Responsible Generative AI for a Sustainable Future
This paper addresses the implementation gap in ethical governance of generative AI (Gen AI) in the post-ChatGPT era. Methodologically, it introduces the first end-to-end Responsible Gen AI (RAI) practice framework—spanning governance, technology, evaluation, and deployment—integrating philosophical responsibility theory, eXplainable AI (XAI), benchmark alignment, cross-sector application modeling, and KPI-based quantitative assessment. It pioneers an AI-readiness-oriented testbed evaluation methodology and establishes a comprehensive RAI Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system. Contributions include: (1) systematically bridging the chasm between normative ethical principles and engineering practice while redefining accountability structures; and (2) releasing an open-source resource repository—including standards, tools, and benchmark datasets—to provide researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners with scalable, reusable, and trustworthy implementation guidance.