The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: A Critical Examination of Moral Responsibility and Autonomy

Abstract

The present article aims to critically examine the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) with respect to moral responsibility and autonomy. The authors illustrate the development of AI requiring careful recognition of its potential impact on society and the demand for considerable accountability and transparency in the design and utilization of AI systems for addressing the ethical issues persisting regarding the implementation of AI. The paper further discusses the crucial role of AI ethical frameworks and guidelines built on moral obligations and autonomy for contemporary society and the necessity of collaboration between different stakeholders to ensure the safe use of AI that promotes the well-being of the people. The article also mentions the various initiatives of the Indian government taken to develop and implement ethical AI in the country and specifies the indispensable task of NEP 2020 in promoting AI ethically in the Indian education system. Moreover, the current study suggests the prerequisite research and dialogue on this salient study area of AI to ensure its ethical development and application for the social security and digital safety of the individual as well as the community as a whole.