Ethics in Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

The contemporary discourse is saturated with discussions on artificial intelligence (AI). A mere two months after the introduction of ChatGPT, a January 2023 survey revealed that 89 percent of students were utilizing it for various academic tasks such as essay composition, paper outlining, and completing take-home tests. Traditionally, humanities courses emphasized cognitive skills like reading, researching, and articulating thoughts in eloquent prose. However, the landscape has evolved, enabling the application of sophisticated prompt engineering and AI models for tasks such as formulating questions, summarizing intricate research articles, presenting the pros and cons of an argument, and crafting essays with citations. This paradigm shift extends beyond academia, impacting the dynamic job market and prompting significant changes in higher education. Contrary to earlier beliefs that automation primarily threatened manual labor, the recent transformation encompasses intellectual tasks across diverse sectors. White-collar jobs, once considered secure for college graduates, are now susceptible to automation, affecting areas ranging from coding to essential humanities skills highly valued by employers. Notably, an OpenAI study revealed that 80 percent of US workers could witness at least a 10 percent automation of their tasks.