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11. Ethical Implications and Societal Impact of AI

Jonas Bjerg1  
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København S, Denmark
 

The rapid progression of AI technology raises several ethical concerns. A key issue is privacy. AI systems need large amounts of data for learning and improvement, which can lead to a dilemma between beneficial data collection and invasion of personal privacy. For instance, AI-powered surveillance systems, though beneficial for security, often stir debates about the extent to which personal data is being monitored and stored.

Data security is another major ethical ...

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