A note that this page of the LibGuide is meant to ignite your curiosity on these ethical considerations within the topic of artificial intelligence, but we would highly recommend you continue your own research on these topics. See the Additional Links and References Page for further readings on related topics.
When talking about AI, there are many considerations surrounding intellectual property, data, and privacy.
Two key considerations include:
Intellectual property and privacy is a large ethical concern surrounding AI and it could be a great conversation starter with students surrounding AI.
There has recently been much discussion about the environmental impacts of AI chatbots. Below are just a few of the articles outlining stark realities of the environmental considerations surrounding use of AI chatbots.
There are countless other information sources on the environmental impacts of AI. This could be a great conversation to have in class especially in the context sustainability being one of SUNY Oneonta's core values (Sustainability, n.d.)!
As there are many considerations surrounding intellectual property and academic integrity, there are also many considerations for AI surrounding copyright and artist rights. Below is a brief list of articles which outline key considerations about artist rights and the use of AI.
Artist rights and AI is a topic that students are considering and thinking about, this could lead to great conversations in a classroom setting.
There have recently been many articles released which explore the impact of AI technology on human labor around the globe. Many large issues encompassed within one single quote, published in the Noēma Magazine outlines, "so-called AI systems are fueled by millions of underpaid workers around the world, performing repetitive tasks under precarious labor conditions" (Williams, Miceli, and Gebru, October 13, 2022, para. 8).
Further research on the impact of AI on human labor can be found below:
We encourage you to continue researching and considering the impact of AI on human labor.