Is Artificial Intelligence against/for Better Ethical Scientific Research?

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has become a highly debated topic globally. Its impact and the changes it brings in every field prompt a reassessment of the human factor's contribution. This study aims to examine the use of artificial intelligence for academic purposes for researchers. In the study, ethical concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research are explained descriptively. Various studies and opinions regarding this matter in the literature have been examined. While artificial intelligence has become a part of everyday life and a reality, it cannot be separated from scientific research processes and environments. It should be remembered that regardless of how successful artificial intelligence is in all these processes, the role and impact of researchers remain constant. Researchers have to be capable of responding to the changing needs and demands of the evolving world, producing works that are free from any bias and incorrect information, and being ethically sensitive.

Keywords

• artificial intelligence
• ethics
• scientific research

Yapay Zeka Daha İyi Bir Etik Bilimsel Araştirmaya Yönelik Mi/Karşı Mı?

Abstract

Yapay zeka, küresel bazda oldukça gündem olmuş bir konudur. Her alanda etkisi ve yarattığı değişimler insan faktörünün emeğini gözden geçirmeye sebep olmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, akademisyenler için bilimsel amaçlarla yapay zeka kullanımını incelemektir. Çalışmada yapay zekanın bilimsel araştırmalarda kullanımı üzerindeki etik tartışmalar betimsel bir yolla aktarılmıştır. Alan yazında bu durumla ilgili ortaya koyulmuş olan farklı çalışmalar ve görüşler incelenmiştir. Yapay zeka, gündelik hayatta yerini almışken ve hayatın bir gerçeği haline gelmişken, bunu bilimsel araştırma süreçleri ve ortamlarından ayrı bir yere koymak mümkün değildir. Unutulmamalıdır ki bütün bu süreçlerde yapay zeka ne kadar başarılı olursa olsun akademisyenlerin rolü ve etkisi daimidir. Akademisyenlere düşen görev, değişen dünyanın değişen ihtiyaç ve taleplerine cevap verebilecek nitelikte olmak, etik açısından duyarlı, her türlü yanlı ve yanlış bilgiden arındırılmış çalışmalar ortaya koymaktır.

Keywords

• yapay zeka
• etik
• bilimsel araştırma

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