AI policy: enriches technology our lives or does it endanger us?

AI policy: enriches technology our lives or does it endanger us?

The Viennese social and media ethicist Alexander Filipovic has urged that the future Austrian government seriously integrates the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) into its political agenda. In an interview with

in parallel to his commitment in Austria, Filipovic also expressed his thoughts on the recently published Vatican guidelines for the ethical handling of AI, which he described as "balanced and clever", as katholisch.at reported. The document entitled "Antiqua et Nova" analyzes the ethical challenges and opportunities of the AI and emphasizes that technology is never neutral. Filipovic found that the influential large technology companies are currently controling the development of AI, whereby it acts as a rule instrument instead of serving as a democratic tool. According to him, the need to democratize AI technology is more urgent than ever, especially in view of the latest developments in Chinese AI research.

particularly emphasized Filipovic the relevance of human dignity as an ethical principle in this context, which acts as a connecting element between theological and secular discourses. The document is aimed at individuals, families, companies, institutions and governments and asks to use AI responsibly in the sense of the common good. The social ethicist sees the ethical reflection on AI not only a technical, but a fundamental social task that is crucial for the future of Europe and its values.