STEKOM University, Indonesia – International Seminar entitled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics” brought together a number of international speakers to discuss more deeply about pEthical considerations in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Seminar Speakers:

1.      Ali Muhammedli (Senior Lecturer at Dept of Information Technologies) WCU, Azerbaijan

2.      Olena Parshyna (PhD in Economic Sciences, Assoc Prof of International Economic Relations & Regional Studies Dept) UMCF, Ukraine

3.      Edy Jogatama Purhita, M.Ds. (Head of Communication Visual Design Dept) STEKOM, Indonesia

Seminar Opening:Dr. Joseph Teguh Santoso (Rector of STEKOM University) Indonesia

Master of Ceremony : Anggi Novita Sari (International Affairs) STEKOM, Indonesia

Implementation date :Tuesday, December 12 2023 at 14.00 - 16.00 (Indonesian Time)

In this seminar,Ali Muhammedli (Senior Lecturer at Dept of Information Technologies) WCU, Azerbaijan explained about The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. Today, AI is becoming important and integrated in our daily lives, signifying machines that can think and learn like humans. We can also find AI everywhere, from virtual assistants on our smartphones to algorithms that recommend what we should watch next. This will certainly change the way we live, work and play, offering incredible benefits. But with great power comes great responsibility.

AI is an evolution. Al's journey is a story of human ingenuity. It started as a simple computer program and has developed into a complex system that can learn and make decisions. The official beginnings of artificial intelligence (AI) date back to 1956. At that time, although AI achieved some great successes, AI machines were still considered to need testing in many ways. In 2018, it started to make dramatic progress.

In his presentation, Ali Muhammedli said that the potential economic and social benefits of AI are very large. However, despite all this, the significant impact of AI on the development of human life raises fundamental questions regarding the ethics of AI. We also have to think about the ethical basis in AI because this is no less important. Ethics in artificial intelligence (AI) is about ensuring these systems are fair, transparent and accountable. According to Ali Muhammedli, data privacy transparency is one of the main concerns regarding the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI). Short-term concerns include AI's impact on jobs, the economy and society. A long-term concern is the possibility of AI systems achieving superintelligence.

Furthermore, Ali Muhammedli explained about AI automation and the future of work. What we are seeing today is that AI machines are increasingly complementing the needs of humans in the workplace. And requires humans to adapt so they can read the benefits. AI is capable of summarizing tasks ranging from sorting emails to driving a car. This makes sense and is efficient, but it also raises concerns about our jobs being taken by robots.

Therefore, Ali Muhammedli suggested that AI technology should be regulated to minimize risks to the human rights of its users. However, regulations must be approached in a sensible manner so as not to hinder the use of this technology. The ethical future of artificial intelligence (AI) will also be determined by how well developers address issues of fairness, transparency, accountability and the potential unintended consequences of AI as well as the ethical implications of its use. Additionally, governments must create policies and guidelines to ensure that AI is used responsibly while enabling innovation and progress.

Ali Muhammedli advised that to prepare for a future dominated by AI technology, we as humans need to adapt our skills to compete with AI systems. We must develop skills and areas that complement mission intelligence and critical, creative thinking and empathy. Additionally, an effective approach is needed to develop a deep understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) works. By having basic knowledge of the principles behind AI algorithms we can better appreciate their potential and make informal decisions about their implementation.

Ali Muhammedli concluded that AI is a tool with enormous potential, but how we use it is also important. When we use AI, use it in an ethical, fair and responsible manner. That way, we can ensure that the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) can be felt by everyone.

Next, Olena Parshyna (PhD in Economic Sciences, Assoc Prof of International Economic Relations & Regional Studies Dept) UMCF, Ukraine explained about Artificial Intelligence and Ethics. Artificial intelligence (Al) is intelligence demonstrated by computers, as opposed to human or animal intelligence. A computer system is a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system (main software) and peripheral equipment required and used for full operation.

Olena Parshyna said that ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior. Philosophy is the systematic study of general and fundamental questions regarding topics such as existence, reason, knowledge, values, thought and language. A concept is defined as an abstract idea. Concepts are regularly formalized in mathematics, computer science, databases and artificial intelligence (AI).

Olena Parshyna also spoke about artificial intelligence issues and ethical issues. In making decisions for this problem, we need to analyze the situation using scientists who are professionals in their field and we also need to form a control system for this field and analyze decision making which we can form using different applications, besides that we also need to analyze the rules and ethical program practices. Based on this, it can be concluded that the first thing we can say about ethical intelligence is the intelligence shown by computers. Furthermore, if we can analyze different information and deliver information in intelligence sources using components from different applications, then we can be said to have carried out a development process in artificial intelligence.

Olena Parshyna said that we can utilize part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) development process but we cannot stop carrying out the process of creating various machines, software and applications. On the other hand, the ethical issue of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is very important. We can use this to ensure that moral principles are incorporated into the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Furthermore,in the presentation by resource person Edy Jogatama Purhita, M.Ds. (Head of Communication Visual Design Dept) STEKOM, Indonesia explained about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics. Artificial Intelligence (AL) and ethics are two interrelated concepts in the context of technology development and application. Ethics is the study of moral principles and values ​​that govern human behavior, while AI is a field of computer science that focuses on developing systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.

Ethical considerations in the use of AI can be analyzed through three main perspectives that reflect different ethical approaches, namely deontological ethics, teleological ethics, and situational and condition ethics. Deontological Ethics is an ethical theory that uses rules to differentiate between right and wrong. Deontology is often associated with the philosopher Immanuel Kant. Kant believed that ethical actions follow universal moral laws, such as Don't lie. Don't steal. Do not cheat. Deontology is easy to apply. It simply requires people to follow the rules and carry out their obligations. This approach tends to conform to our natural intuitions about what is ethical or unethical. In deontology, ethical decisions are not simply based on the consequences or results of actions, but on compliance with existing moral rules and obligations. Thus, if an action conforms to a moral rule, then the action is considered ethical according to deontology, regardless of the final outcome. Deontological ethics relates to the applicable moral and normative foundations. In the context of AI use, this approach emphasizes fundamental ethical principles, such as fairness, privacy and transparency. The development and implementation of AI must be aligned with these fundamental values ​​to ensure that this technology provides positive benefits for society and does not violate recognized moral principles.

Furthermore, teleological ethics is the basic standard for applying the contribution of an action to the achievement of something non-moral. Further values ​​in the context of teleological ethics assess the morality of an action based on its positive impact or positive value. As a result, the action is not based on the moral principles adopted at the time the action was carried out. This approach argues that the end result of an action is the determining factor in the mind's judgment of whether the action is ethically good or bad. In the context of AI use, teleological ethics considers the long-term impacts of the use of the technology. Considerations include whether AI can provide significant benefits, achieve positive goals and minimize negative impacts on the environment.

Furthermore, situational ethics refers to an unethical view that considers certain situations or conditions and determines the rightness or wrongness of an action, although it is often associated with realism where ethical values ​​are considered relative and can vary depending on the situation. In other words, although situational ethics recognizes the influence of situations on ethical judgments, this approach also opens the door to several moral elements that are considered absolute or fixed that are not completely dependent on combining elements of the situational ethical approach which is expected to provide benefits that are more balanced between views. absolutism and relativism.

In the context of AI use, situational and conditional ethics consider special situations or conditioning that may arise in the use of AI, especially in abnormal or emergency situations. This feeds into ethical considerations when AI is faced with important decisions in complex or emergency situations where ethical values ​​may be faced with certain challenges. Furthermore, ethics in the development and use of AI requires a special approach that combines these deontological, teleological and situational aspects. This is useful for ensuring that AI not only operates in accordance with basic moral principles but also achieves long-term positive goals while being potentially adaptable.