A remarkable presentation on the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) will be held at the IANOS cultural channel in Thessaloniki on Friday June 14 at 7:00 p.m. The event celebrates the book “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence”, written by Markus D. Dubber, Frank Pasquale and Sunit Das, with the Greek edition scientifically edited by Athanasios H. Bozinis.
Esteemed Speakers coming from diverse professional backgrounds will enrich the dialogue, notably Achilleas Zapranis, professor at the University of Macedonia; Panagiotis Bamidis, professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; Stavros Kalafatis, deputy of Thessaloniki and secretary of New Democracy; and the conference will be coordinated by journalist Andreas Stamatopoulos from ET3.
The principal objective of the book is an in-depth investigation into current and future ethical frameworks, rules, concepts and uses of AI by actors in the international system. The book presents case studies showing the application of AI in sectors such as transportation, military, public health, legal sciences and criminal law, pedagogy and politics. Additionally, it debates how humanity should interact with AI and vice versa, addressing AI governance and weaponization, as well as issues of global algorithmic governance.
About the publisherAthanasios Bozinis: he is an internationalist economist and assistant professor of global political economy and new technologies – biosecurity at the University of Macedonia, and former research associate at the University of Oxford (DPIR) and Johns Hopkins University (SAIS Europe).
Important questions and answers:
Q: Why are ethics in artificial intelligence important?
A: Ethics in artificial intelligence is crucial as AI systems increasingly make decisions that affect people’s lives. Ensuring that these systems act in a way that benefits humanity and does not infringe on human rights, discriminate or cause harm is essential to maintaining trust and good -be part of society.
Q: What are the ethical concerns associated with AI?
A: Ethical concerns include bias and discrimination in decision-making processes, invasions of privacy, lack of transparency, accountability and governance issues, job cuts and potential misuse of the AI in surveillance and military applications.
Q: How can we ensure that 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 draw on a diverse set of stakeholders, including ethicists, technologists, policy makers and the public. Furthermore, implementing monitoring mechanisms and encouraging responsible research and innovation are essential.
Main challenges and controversies:
The development of ethical AI poses many challenges, such as ensuring the inclusion of ethical considerations in different cultural and societal norms, keeping up with the rapid evolution 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 over 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 health care and criminal justice.
Advantages and disadvantages:
Benefits :
– AI can optimize efficiency and bring significant advances in various fields, including medicine, transportation and communication.
– It can help solve complex global challenges such as climate change, resource managementand disease control.
– AI has the potential to improve quality of life by personalizing experiences and services.
Disadvantages:
– Misuse of AI can lead to unprecedented surveillance, control and invasion of privacy.
– AI can perpetuate and amplify societal biases if not designed with ethical considerations in mind.
– Job losses due to automation could lead to economic disparities and social unrest if not managed properly.
To learn more about the ethical perspectives of AI and events addressing these issues, you can visit the main websites of relevant organizations and institutions, such as the IEEE. IEEEThe European Commission’s page on AI Digital EuropeAnd AI Ethics research initiatives like those of the Alan Turing Institute The Alan Turing Institute.
In summary, the event in Thessaloniki hosting the presentation on “The 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 it also involves multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure that ethical considerations keep pace with technological developments.
