MULTILATERAL APPROACH TO ETHICS OF AI: Intergovernmental Organizations (as an Instrument of Global Governance) Shaping the Global Landscape of Ethical Frameworks of AI
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2021
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(Mikkeli) Bachelor’s Program in International Business
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en
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60+9
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Objectives The main objective of this study is to broaden the general understanding of the complexity of ethics of AI and explore the role of intergovernmental organisations in the ethics of AI. Furthermore, this study attempts to explore the different roles of intergovernmental organizations in the global business environment, in general, and potential roles for the intergovernmental organisations in AI Ethics. Additionally, the study assesses the current state of AI Ethics by investigating the geographical distribution of issuers of ethical guidelines and lastly discusses the socioeconomic consequences of the patchwork of ethical guidelines to the global business environment. Summary A qualitative research method was used to discover in-depth knowledge on the consequences of the fragmented global landscape of ethical guidelines on AI and discover the potential roles of intergovernmental organizations in AI ethics. The 7 interviewees from different fields of studies were interviewed to illustrate the multidisciplinary nature of AI Ethics and to explore the perceptions of individuals on the current state of AI Ethics. Conclusions The overview on the global landscape of ethical guidelines revealed that the fragmentation is due to different development paces and diverse levels of knowledge, as the discussion on AI Ethics is in its infancy. The qualitative research confirmed that AI Ethics is dominated by Western, developed countries and thus will have significant socio-economical consequences if it remains unchanged. The challenge for global collaboration in AI Ethics is the cultural differences and the complex environment where AI is developed and discussed. Despite the significant differences in AI Ethics between countries, cultures, and even individuals, multilateralism should be encouraged in global challenges.Description
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Grinsted, SusanKeywords
Artificial Intelligence, AI, Ethics of AI, AI Ethics, IGO, intergovernmental organizations, global collaboration