Reconceptualizing Social Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Automation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJMHSS-V1I1P105Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Social justice, Automation, Algorithmic bias, Ethical AI, Data governance, Labor market, InclusionAbstract
Because of significant changes in AI and automation due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the significance of social justice is evolving faster than ever. Because algorithmic decision processes are now shaping resource access, opportunities and representation, we need to rethink the old ideas of fairness and human rights. The article examines the effects of AI and automation on social justice from different social, ethical and legal angles. We focus on major problems like biased algorithms, privacy risks and jobs being replaced by automation, while designing a plan with ethical guidelines, co-creation and rules in mind. This paper blends different areas of study to give stakeholders, including policymakers, technologists and civil society, a step-by-step guide for ensuring greater equality in AI usage. Resulting from this approach are autonomous-function-by-function analysis, stakeholder conversations and symbolic representations of the system. The results point out contrasts in algorithmic fairness, the effect of job automation on society and the possible use of AI for including different communities. The authors also analyze the contribution of AI to future job markets, data handling practices and ethical norms. The report ends by recommending that all nations act together to direct AI towards greater equality and fairness
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