Ethics and Safety in the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Remarkable Issues

Abstract

The humankind is currently experiencing a life supported often with intelligent systems designed and developed based on the foundations of Artificial Intelligence. It is clear that this scientific field is one of key elements for shaping better future for us. But there are also some anxieties regarding possible ethical and safety related issues that may arise because of intense use of powerful Artificial Intelligence oriented systems. In this context, objective of this paper is to provide a look at to some remarkable issues about ethics and safety within the future of Artificial Intelligence. After focusing on currently wide-discussed issues, the paper also comes with some possible solution suggestions for achieving a better Artificial Intelligence supported future with no or less issues on ethics and safety.

Keywords

• artificial intelligence,future of artificial intelligence,ethical artificial intelligence,artificial intelligence safety,machine ethics

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