What is AI Ethics?

AI Ethics is a branch of ethics that examines the moral implications of artificial intelligence development and deployment. It addresses questions about fairness, accountability, transparency, and the societal impact of AI systems.

Core Principles

Beneficence AI should benefit humans and society.

Non-maleficence AI should not cause harm.

Autonomy Respect human decision-making.

Justice Fair distribution of benefits and risks.

Explicability AI decisions should be understandable.

Key Ethical Concerns

Bias and Fairness

Training data bias
Algorithmic discrimination
Disparate impact

Privacy

Data collection practices
Surveillance concerns
Consent issues

Accountability

Who is responsible for AI decisions?
Liability frameworks
Human oversight

Transparency

Explainable AI
Algorithmic auditing
Disclosure requirements

Employment

Job displacement
Workforce transitions
Economic inequality

Ethical Frameworks

IEEE Ethically Aligned Design
OECD AI Principles
EU Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI
UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics