Digital Revolution, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethical Challenges

This chapter delves into the ethical challenges posed by the digital revolution driven by digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and intelligent algorithms. It explores the core ethical and socio-economic issues of ethical nature and implications arising from the widespread adoption of digital technologies and AI systems in this rapidly evolving landscape. This chapter discusses issues such as job displacements, data and privacy issues, intellectual property issues, data ownership and misuse, algorithmic discrimination, and bias with case studies and real-world examples. It emphasises the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure the responsible development and deployment of digital technologies and AI systems. By fostering a culture of ethics, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement, society can harness the potential of digital technologies and AI systems while ensuring they align with human values, promote fairness, and contribute to the betterment of individuals and communities.