As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly popular, interest in AI ethics continues to grow. A new article by Derek VieAssociate Professor of Business Ethics at Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Businessdetailed a graduate course he developed called “Ethics and AI.” The course connects the specific challenges of AI to long-standing ethical discussions in the business world.
The article will appear soon in a special issue of Ethics of teaching.
“Asking ethical questions about the responsible design and use of AI also means asking ethical questions about responsible business practices,” Leben said.in the left photo).
Leben, a philosopher who specializes in AI, designed his graduate course to begin with basic definitions and four ethical theories. The course begins with basic AI concepts and ethical theories and progresses through a series of six modules, each focusing on a distinct ethical issue, such as data ownership, transparency, and fairness.
The modules are designed to mirror the steps in an AI system’s data flow, from collecting and processing training data to making decisions and resulting impacts. Leben’s approach involves practical applications in a variety of sectors, such as media, healthcare, and criminal justice, to illustrate these ethical challenges.
“The course objectives are to give students an understanding of the ethical challenges raised by AI in business and to develop skills to critique and defend business decisions and policies on the use of AI,” he explained.
The course emphasizes debate through argumentative papers and class presentations, which allow students to defend the policies of various companies used as case studies.
Leben’s work highlights the need for a fresh look at traditional business ethics in light of the new and complex ethical challenges facing business and AI. His approach enriches the study of AI ethics and also revitalizes the broader field of business by calling for greater precision and a reexamination of long-standing ethical standards.
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