Artificial Intelligence – From Technological Hopes to Ethical Concerns

Every other aspect of intelligence and every structure of the learning process can be described very precisely in a way that teaches a machine how to simulate it, at which point Artificial Intelligence (AI) was established as a new field of study and research and generated expectations extraordinary. AI is the ability of a machine to imitate human functions such as reasoning, learning, planning and creativity. AI systems are able to adapt their behavior to some extent by analyzing the effects of previous actions and operating autonomously. Some AI technologies have been around for over 50 years, but increased computing power, the availability of enormous amounts of data, and new algorithms have led to major advances in AI in recent years. Artificial intelligence is considered a central element of the digital transformation of society and has become a priority for the EU. Future applications are expected to bring enormous changes, but AI is already present in our daily lives. Like any new technology, artificial intelligence carries certain risks. But artificial intelligence also represents an opportunity for our societies to become more socially and environmentally fair and sustainable through regulatory systems of public scrutiny and control. Therefore, identifying and implementing ethical mechanisms that answer a number of fundamental questions has gained as much importance as the development of the field of AI itself.