A notable presentation on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) will be held at the IANOS Culture Chain in Thessaloniki on Friday, June 14th, at 19:00. The event celebrates the book “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence,” authored by Markus D. Dubber, Frank Pasquale, and Sunit Das, with the Greek edition scientifically edited by Athanasios H. Bozinis.
Esteemed speakers from diverse professional backgrounds will enrich the dialog, including Achilleas Zapranis, a professor at the University of Macedonia; Panagiotis Bamidis, a professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Stavros Kalafatis, a Thessaloniki MP and Secretary of New Democracy; and the conference will be coordinated by journalist Andreas Stamatopoulos of ET3.
The core focus of the book is a thorough investigation into AI’s current and future frameworks, rules, concepts, and ethical usage by international system actors. The book highlights case studies showing AI’s application in sectors such as transportation, the military, public health, legal science and criminal law, pedagogy, and politics. Moreover, it deliberates on how humanity should interact with AI and vice versa, addressing the governance and weaponization of AI, together with global algorithmic governance concerns.
About the editor, Athanasios Bozinis: He is an Economist-Internationalist and an Assistant Professor for Global Political Economy and New Technologies – Biosecurity at the University of Macedonia, and a former Research Associate at the University of Oxford (DPIR) & Johns Hopkins University (SAIS Europe).
Important Questions and Answers:
Q: Why is ethics in artificial intelligence important?
A: Ethics in artificial intelligence is crucial because AI systems are increasingly making decisions that affect people’s lives. Ensuring these systems act in ways that are beneficial to humanity and do not infract on human rights, discriminate, or cause harm, is essential for maintaining trust and societal welfare.
Q: What are some ethical concerns associated with AI?
A: Ethical concerns include bias and discrimination in decision-making processes, privacy breaches, lack of transparency, accountability and governance issues, job displacement, and the potential misuse of AI in surveillance and military applications.
Q: How can we ensure AI is developed and used ethically?
A: We can ensure the ethical development and use of AI through the formulation of ethical frameworks, guidelines, and regulations that are informed by a diverse set of stakeholders, including ethicists, technologists, policymakers, and the public. Furthermore, implementing oversight mechanisms and encouraging responsible research and innovation are key.
Key Challenges and Controversies:
The development of ethical AI poses numerous challenges, such as ensuring the inclusivity of ethical considerations across different cultural and societal norms, keeping up with the rapid advancement of AI technologies for regulatory measures, and balancing innovation with potential risks.
A significant controversy in AI ethics is the governance of facial recognition technology, with debates on privacy rights versus security benefits. Other debates include the autonomy of lethal autonomous weapons and the ethical implications of AI in decision-making in critical areas like healthcare and criminal justice.
Advantages and Disadvantages:
Advantages:
– AI can optimize efficiency and provide significant advancements in various domains, including medicine, transportation, and communication.
– It can assist in solving complex global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and disease control.
– AI has the potential to improve the quality of life by personalizing experiences and services.
Disadvantages:
– Misuse of AI can lead to unprecedented surveillance, control, and breach of privacy.
– AI may perpetuate and amplify societal biases if not designed with ethical considerations in mind.
– Job displacement due to automation could lead to economic disparities and social unrest if not managed properly.
To explore more about the ethical perspectives of AI and events discussing these matters, you might visit the main websites of relevant organizations and institutions, such as IEEE’s IEEE, The European Commission’s page on AI Digital Europe, and AI ethics research initiatives like The Alan Turing Institute’s The Alan Turing Institute.
In summary, the event in Thessaloniki hosting the presentation on “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence” reflects the growing concern and interest in the ethical dimensions of AI. Not only does this discussion have international relevance given the nature of AI’s impact across borders, but also it involves multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure ethical considerations keep pace with technological developments.
The source of the article is from the blog portaldoriograndense.com