The Question of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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by Kevin Coleman
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An important question has been popping up much more frequently as of late. Do organizations have the legal and ethical right to use the data, information and know-how that feeds their intelligent systems? Over half of professionals recently surveyed about this topic responded they did not know! That question is becoming much more likely to arise on programs and projects as an increasing number of organizations adopt artificial intelligence (AI). The inquiry went a bit further with a prominent privacy subject matter expert that was asked if the acquisition, storage and use of the knowledge by an AI system was a violation of employees’ privacy. The legal SME quickly replied there is opinion on this issue but really was unaware of any substantial case law covering such issues. He also pointed out this question increases significantly in complexity when the acquisition of the employee’s intelligence/knowledge will potentially put them out of a job. There are some employee advocates that went as far as to call it the theft of their intellectual property. There is allot at stake here. McKinsey Global Institute research disclosed that “by 2030, AI could deliver additional global economic output of $13 trillion per year.” Now add to that stat this interesting tidbit from the World Economic Forum – “The adoption of new information technologies such as AI in more workplaces is influencing not just employment and wages, but worker well-being such as job satisfaction, stress, and health.” As adoption of intelligent systems and other emerging technology increases, programs and projects involving these technologies will likely fall under increased scrutiny – internally and by the public.
INSIGHT - Stephen Hawking once said, “Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.”
Posted on: October 17, 2019 10:11 AM |
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The discussion on overarching Artificial Intelligence Code(s) of Ethics in general is gaining more momentum. Switzerland hosted recent a workshop on this involving all giant tech players.
Let's home it will settle the knowledge/information privacy/ownership issues.
Mark Markowitz
Project Executive| Independent Consultants
Ontario, Canada
We can all hope that happens but, I would not bet on it. Just look at the history of automation.
Luis Branco
CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª
Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Kevin
Interesting the topic you addressed
Thanks for sharing
On the one hand I feel great enthusiasm with the advancement of AI and the fields of application.
On the other hand, the loss of privacy and the substitution of humans in the performance of certain activities makes me very worried
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
This is the question of the century and I personally think there will never be a straight forward answer to this question.
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