The Ethical Imperative
摘要
Concluding the book, this chapter links legal compliance to a broader ethical mandate. It revisits core values embedded in the EU AI Act, such as human dignity, fairness, transparency, and accountability, and translates them into actionable design principles for manufacturing and engineering contexts. Topics span ethical-by-design methodologies, bias audits, worker empowerment safeguards, and sustainability. The chapter argues that ethical AI not only mitigates risk but also bolsters brand trust, attracts talent, and fuels long-term innovation, positioning responsible manufacturers at the forefront of the AI revolution.