AI: A Mirror of Ethics Reflecting Humanity

"AI and Ethical Issues" delves deeply into the ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, which we must consider as we approach the era of superintelligence.
It examines various issues arising in the shadow of technological advancement, such as data bias, privacy violations, unclear accountability, and deepfakes, and suggests the direction of AI based on the standards of human dignity and the public good.

Various definitions, concepts, and issues related to AI ethics are as follows.
First, it makes clear who is responsible for the actions of AI systems.
For example, if a self-driving car causes an accident, it must be clear who is responsible: the manufacturer, the software developer, or the vehicle owner.
Second, we must be transparent about how AI systems make decisions, what data they use, and what the process is.
This is to ensure that users understand and trust how AI works.
Third, it ensures that AI systems operate without bias.
This should include preventing discrimination based on race, gender, age, generation, region, country, religion, etc., and minimizing bias in the data collection process.
Fourth, AI systems must not violate individuals' privacy.
It means protecting personal information during the process of collecting and using data.
Fifth, we must ensure that AI systems do not cause physical, psychological, or financial risks, as well as AI inequalities. This is to prevent damage caused by AI malfunction or misuse.
Sixth, we must be able to verify that AI systems consistently perform as expected.
It means ensuring the stability and predictability of artificial intelligence systems.
Seventh, we must ensure that AI systems respect human autonomy.
This should include ensuring that important decisions are always made by humans, without forcing humans to follow AI's decisions.
--- From "01_Let's Meet the Era of Artificial Intelligence"

Such AGI will have various impacts on politics, economy, society, science and technology, and international relations.
For example, on the economic front, AGI could automate a wide range of tasks, leading to significant changes in the workforce and economic structure.
In terms of scientific and technological advancements, AGI could accelerate research and development in various fields, leading to groundbreaking advancements in medicine, climate science, and more. The development and deployment of AGI raises important ethical issues, including control, alignment with human values, privacy, and security.
In terms of changing global power dynamics, a country or organization that develops AGI could gain significant strategic advantages, potentially shifting global power dynamics.
A report has been released in the United States warning that artificial intelligence could pose a threat that could lead to the extinction of humanity.
The report emphasized that the US government must intervene quickly, as the global security risks would increase if AI were weaponized and controllable.
--- From "03_Main Features and Technological Advances of Artificial Intelligence Technology"

Additionally, protein design AI such as Google DeepMind's 'AlphaFold', which contributed to winning the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Professor Baker's team's 'RosettaFold', and 'Protein MPNN' may also be exploited.
While it takes researchers decades to design and create new proteins, AI can do it in minutes.
As a result, designing proteins that bind to specific molecules could lead to the creation of new drugs or antiviral agents, but conversely, there is also the risk of creating biochemical weapons that threaten humanity.
Global IT consulting firm Gartner also predicted that by 2026, 30% of companies will be unable to use identity verification and biometric authentication solutions alone due to deepfakes.
Deepfakes are gaining attention as a political, economic, social, cultural, and technological issue, as biometric authentication through deepfakes can lead to crimes such as account hijacking.
--- From "06_Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake"

For example, in the healthcare field, AI is used to analyze patients' health data to diagnose diseases and develop treatment plans.
However, in this process, a large amount of sensitive health information about patients is collected and stored.
With the recent release of various healthcare AI devices, such as AI phones, AI rings, and AI necklaces, the importance of healthcare data is receiving more attention.
Healthcare data is highly sensitive information, and if left unprotected, it can seriously compromise patient privacy.
Strong ethical standards are needed to protect healthcare data.

--- From "09_Invasion of Personal Information and Respect"