Human Values in the Design of Intelligent Systems: A Philosophical and Social Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJMHSS-V1I1P102Keywords:
Human values, Intelligent systems, Ethical AI, Value-sensitive design, Human-centered AI, Algorithmic fairness, Philosophical ethics, Social impact of AIAbstract
Making technology that values humans is a significant challenge found at the point where philosophy, technology, and society come together. With AI being adopted in many areas such as healthcare, transport, jobs, and government, it becomes even more important to align it with what is important to us all. AI systems are guided by the ethical, moral, and cultural values that are important in society, supporting the development of correct actions and choices for the system. Even so, the fact that cultures and situations' values differ moves the process of value alignment to the background, since it is important to pick which values matter and how they will be implemented in intelligent systems. Transforming these values means changing abstract ideals such as fairness, transparency, and accountability into rules for technologies and procedures for management, and dealing with problems such as bias, privacy, and the needs of many stakeholders. Including philosophical perspectives such as the “veil of ignorance” makes it easier to find principles for AI behavior that are fair and accepted around the world. The advancement of AI cannot be done only by technologists, but also requires philosophical knowledge, new technology, and continuous conversations with society to ensure respect for human dignity and rights. The researchers examine both philosophical and social issues, noting that AI must be continuously reviewed, all stakeholders involved, and ethical lines clearly outlined so that its systems are transparent and positive
References
[1] Human Values from Indian Philosophy to Solve AI Alignment Problem, International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, May-June 2024
[2] Theodorou, A., & Tubella, A. A. (2024). Responsible AI at work: Incorporating human values. In Handbook of Artificial Intelligence at Work (pp. 32-46). Edward Elgar Publishing.
[3] Cappelen, H., Gendler, T., & Hawthorne, J. P. (Eds.). (2016). The Oxford handbook of philosophical methodology. Oxford University Press.
[4] Leikas, J., Koivisto, R., & Gotcheva, N. (2019). Ethical framework for designing autonomous intelligent systems. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 5(1), 18.
[5] Laszlo, E. (1973). A systems philosophy of human values. Behavioral Science, 18(4), 250-259.
[6] Ziaee, A. A. (2011). A philosophical approach to artificial intelligence and Islamic values. IIUM Engineering Journal, 12(6).
[7] Debbarma, M. (2014). Importance of human values in the society. SMART MOVES JOURNAL IJELLH, 2(1).
[8] Schwartz, S. H. (2007). Basic human values: Theory, methods, and application. Risorsa Uomo, (2007/2).
[9] Technology In Human Values, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), Volume 11, Issue 7 July 2023
[10] Klingefjord, O., Lowe, R., & Edelman, J. (2024). What are human values, and how do we align AI to them?. arXiv preprint arXiv:2404.10636.
[11] Zoshak, J., & Dew, K. (2021, May). Beyond Kant and Bentham: How ethical theories are being used in artificial moral agents. In Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-15).
[12] Veisi, O., Bahrami, S., Englert, R., & Müller, C. (2025). AI Ethics and Social Norms: Exploring ChatGPT's Capabilities From What to How. arXiv preprint arXiv:2504.18044.
[13] Khaled, Y., & Ehab, N. (2025). Leveraging Context-Sensitivity for User-Centered Explainability. The European Journal on Artificial Intelligence, 30504554251331568.
[14] Sadek, M., Constantinides, M., Quercia, D., & Mougenot, C. (2024, May). Guidelines for integrating value sensitive design in responsible AI toolkits. In Proceedings of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-20).
[15] Dautenhahn, K. (1998). The art of designing socially intelligent agents: Science, fiction, and the human in the loop. Applied artificial intelligence, 12(7-8), 573-617.
[16] Pupkov, K. A. (2019). Intelligent systems and human being. Procedia Computer Science, 150, 540-543.
[17] Venu Madhav Aragani,” AI-Powered Computer-brain interfaces are redefining the boundaries of human potentials- Reinviting our humanity with AI”, Excel International Journal of Technology, Engineering & Management, vol.11,no. 1, pp. 21-34,
[18] Lakshmi Narasimha Raju Mudunuri, Pronaya Bhattacharya, “Ethical Considerations Balancing Emotion and Autonomy in AI Systems,” in Humanizing Technology With Emotional Intelligence, IGI Global, USA, pp. 443-456, 2025.
[19] Maroju, P.K.; Bhattacharya, P. Understanding Emotional Intelligence: The Heart of Human-Centered Technology. In Humanizing Technology with Emotional Intelligence; IGI Global Scientific Publishing: Hershey, PA, USA, 2025; pp. 1–18.
[20] Patel, Bhavikkumar; Mallisetty, Harikrishna; and Rao, Kolati Mallikarjuna, "Artificial Intelligence Helper Application for Delivering Effective Presentations", Technical Disclosure Commons, (January 04, 2024) https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/6572
[21] J. Charles Arockiasamy. (2025) A Post Humanistic Approach to H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds, International Journal of Business and Economics Research, Special Edition: Futuristic Trends in Literature, 16-22.
[22] Dr. A. Ezhugnayiru (2019) “The Apocalyptic Vision of Orhan Pamuk Reflected In the Black Book: A Study In The Light of Eco-Criticism,” International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities, 7(7), 611-617.
[23] Priya, A. (2019). Haruki Murakami’s characters and works-as the representation of postmodernism. Think India Journal, 22(3), 56–62.
[24] J. Charles Arockiasamy (2023) “Study of Algorithms from a Transhumanist's Approach to a Modern Narration in the Artificial Intelligence Generated Novel,” New Frontiers in Education, 56(4).
[25] A. Priya (2025) “Climatic Changes in Kim Robinson Staley's Fifty Degree Below: An Eco-Critical Study,” International Journal of Business and Economics Research, Special Edition: Futuristic Trends in Literature, 118-123.
[26] Ezhugnayiru, A. (2025) The Interplay of Memory, History, and Fiction: Metafictional Devices in Holocaust Narratives and Collective Consciousness, International Journal of Literature, Linguistics, and Humanities, 1(1), 25-32
