Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and the Future of Work – WS 08 2018

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Working title: AI replacing humans? Ethics and the future of work.

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Session teaser

What are the ethical and rights considerations in relation to AI and the future of work? Come, find out and contribute!

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Session description

Like the Internet, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the characteristics of a pervasive and disruptive technology with the potential for transforming society. The challenges and opportunities posed by AI are so great that calls are being made around the world for an ethical framework that would govern the development and use of AI, so that deployment of AI will be safe and beneficial for society as a whole. This session picks up from EuroDIG 2017’s exploration of AI and the Future of Work. Discussions will focus on the following questions: What are the ethical and rights considerations in relation to AI and the future of work? - What is the responsibility of the state and what are the state’s ethical considerations? - What are the ethical considerations for employers as they deploy AI in work and production processes? - Are there ethical considerations that apply to workers themselves as they work with AI? - Should robots and algorithms be given legal personality to address liability and taxation issues? - What are the rights considerations in all of this?

Background In 2017, EuroDIG explored the topic of how the digital revolution is changing people’s worklife. Artificial Intelligence is expected to change business models and the jobs landscape for every kind of organization, including the government. While new jobs will be created (including AI-augmented work), jobs will also be displaced. The net effect on society is uncertain. Human beings need to adapt and will require (among others) lifelong learning skills, re-education (including a reconceptualization of education), re-training, entrepreneurial training, and more. Social security systems that underpin care for society requires new solutions with new sources of financial contributions/support as AI displaces humans in the workforce. Basic income as a means of coping with the impact of jobs displacement is being experimented upon in various countries, but the results do not yet provide clear guidance for other countries. What should Europe do? In 2018, EuroDIG explores the ethical and rights considerations of AI in relation to the future of work and humanity.

Format

Moderated discussion involving ALL workshop participants/attendees (at the venue and remotely) with key interventions by designated role players to provide perspectives from government, business, industry, trade union, civil society and academia.

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Focal Point

  • Rinalia Abdul Rahim – Workshop Focal Point; Managing Director, Compass Rose Sdn Bhd & Advisory Board Member, Mozilla Foundation

Organising Team (Org Team)

  • Joelma Almeida – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
  • Farzaneh Badii – EuroDIG Subject Matter Expert; Executive Director, Internet Governance Project / Research Associate at Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Public Policy
  • Amali de Silva Mitchell – Individual, Civil Society
  • Frédéric Donck – EuroDIG Subject Matter Expert; European Regional Bureau Director, Internet Society
  • Claudio Lucena – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
  • Fabio Mortari – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
  • Malgorzata Pek – Council of Europe
  • Maarit Palovirta – EuroDIG Subject Matter Expert; Senior Manager, Regional Affairs Europe, Internet Society
  • Rachel Pollack Ichou – UNESCO

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