AI Study Series Part 6: AI Ethics and Society

AI is powerful, but with great power comes great responsibility. In this part, we explore the ethical considerations of AI systems—how they impact society, jobs, privacy, human rights, and global trust.

Key Ethical Questions in AI

• Can AI decision-making be fair and unbiased?
• What happens when AI replaces human jobs?
• Who is responsible when AI causes harm?
• How can we ensure privacy in an AI-driven world?
• Is AI being used for surveillance or control?

Explore Ethics with Trusted Resources

• AI Now Institute: In-depth reports on AI ethics, bias, and social impact.
• CS50 AI – Harvard: Discusses ethical design and responsible use.
• TED Talks: Search for “AI Ethics,” “Algorithmic Bias,” and “Responsible AI.”
• Google AI Education: Topics on fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Ethics in Action: Real Case Studies

AI facial recognition banned in some countries due to racial bias. Algorithms have denied loans, jobs, or parole due to hidden biases. These examples highlight why ethics must be at the center of AI development.

Recommended Talks & Documentaries

• Cathy O’Neil – The Era of Blind Faith in Big Data
• Vimeo or Odysee: Search “AI Bias,” “AI and Democracy”

What’s Next?

In Part 7: Natural Language Processing (NLP), we dive into how AI reads, writes, translates, and understands human language.