The Double-Edged Sword: AI’s Promise and Threat in Addressing Societal Challenges
摘要
The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings significant ethical implications, notably algorithmic biases, privacy risks, and inequalities associated with the digital divide. This chapter provides a detailed exploration of these ethical risks, proposing a comprehensive framework to mitigate digital disparities and ensure equitable access to AI benefits. Country-specific case studies illustrate varying digital divide manifestations and ethical AI implementation approaches across diverse socioeconomic contexts. As Suleyman (The coming wave: Technology, power, and the twenty-first century’s greatest dilemma. Crown Publishing Group, New York, 2023) notes, both AI and biotechnology embody a double-edged potential: the power to revolutionize industries, and the capacity to introduce profound ethical and safety risks. He underscores the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to ensure these technologies advance the public good without compromising accountability or social trust.