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AI Harms and Values

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Chapter Outline

Chapter Summary

Following an brief introduction into the world of practical ethics, we now turn to AI Ethics in particular. We start this chapter by identifying the different kinds of harms AI systems can create, be it to particular individuals, communities, society as a whole, or even to the biosphere. Additionally, we then turn to the values that drive issues behind AI ethics. In particular, we focus on what we call the SUM values, as they support, underwrite, and motivate a responsible innovation ecosystem. They are: protect, respect, connect, and care.

Learning Objectives

In this chapter, you will:

  • Familiarise yourself with the different kinds of harms AI systems can create, as well as understand the level of harm they pose (individual, social, planetary).
  • Look at the SUM Values and how they relate to AI ethics.