Beyond Algorithms: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
by Diego Sonvico
English | December 16, 2024 | ISBN: 8230346313 | 58 Pages | epub | 0,26 MB
by Diego Sonvico
English | December 16, 2024 | ISBN: 8230346313 | 58 Pages | epub | 0,26 MB
Beyond Algorithms: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence" is a book that addresses the complexity of integrating ethical principles into the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The book highlights the importance of considering ethics from the initial stages of the design of these technologies, given their ability to perform tasks that traditionally required human intelligence, such as learning, sensing and decision making.
The text explores various facets of AI ethics, including how companies currently manage these moral dilemmas, where the scientific community stands on the issue, and general public perceptions. Emphasis is placed on different types of ethics applicable to the AI context: normative, descriptive and applied, each providing a different approach on how to address ethical challenges.
Through real-world examples, the book illustrates significant problems such as algorithmic discrimination and racial biases present in some current AI systems. These cases underscore the imperative need to incorporate ethical considerations to avoid negative repercussions.
A central question it raises is whether it is possible or desirable to develop AI without a pre-existing ethical basis. The answer suggests that since AI systems reflect the values and beliefs of their human creators, it is crucial to integrate ethical aspects from the outset.
In addition, we discuss how cultural differences may influence the interpretation and application of universal ethical principles in the globalized field of AI. Finally, the potential role of synthetic information in improving ethical practices in AI is examined, while recognizing that it must be complemented by real-world experience to be effective.
In summary, "Beyond Algorithms: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence" provides a comprehensive overview of the moral challenges associated with emerging technologies and underscores the critical importance of approaching these issues from an informed, multicultural perspective.
eBook Details:
Diego Sonvico
58 Pages
1 - 2 Hours to read
18k Total words
Release Date: December 16, 2024
ISBN-13: 9798230346319
ISBN-10: 8230346313
Language: English
Format: epub
File size: 0,26 MB