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Dignity, properly used, could be a useful construct in AI ethics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Rueda et al. argue that the concept of dignity is problematic for AI ethics due to its complexity, ambiguity, and biased usage. While agreeing on many points, we propose that adding the necessary precision to the use of the term is neither difficult nor onerous. Further, doing so may allow understanding of the factors that promote dignity affirmation, match the multifaceted nature of AI systems themselves, and promote pragmatically better design outcomes than will be likely if the idea is avoided in AI ethics discussions.

Source: Patterns

DOI: 10.1016/j.patter.2025.101396

Authors: Cait Lamberton, Lorenn Ruster, Sakshi Ghai, Neela Saldanha

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, Australian National University, London School of Economics and Political Science, Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,900

OpenAlex ID: W4416218073