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The intersection of ethics and AI

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Artificial intelligence is a rapidly advancing field with the potential to revolutionize health care, transportation, and national security. Although the technology has been ubiquitous in every day society for a while, the advent of self-driving cars and smart home devices have propelled a discussion of the associated ethical risks and responsibilities. Since the usage of AI can have significant impacts on people, it is essential to establish a set of ethical values to follow when developing and deploying AI.

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cover image AI Matters
AI Matters  Volume 5, Issue 3
September 2019
82 pages
EISSN:2372-3483
DOI:10.1145/3362077
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Published: 06 December 2019
Published in SIGAI-AIMATTERS Volume 5, Issue 3

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