The Intersection of Ethics, Industry and AI

Disruptive innovation is everywhere. Embracing new technologies can be a competitive advantage to many
businesses. Yet ethical, social and monetary controversies often revolve around new and emerging
technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Block Chain, Internet of Things, Robotics, etc.).
These amazing technologies offer great opportunity yet open up new concerns around potential unintended
impacts and misuses. As ethical and innovative business leaders, how can we assure that contemporary and
emerging technologies are beneficial, responsible, and sustainable? What is the role and responsibility of
utilizing technological innovations/artificial intelligence/AI artifacts with human well-being and flourishing?
What should the relationship be between a company’s core values, ethical boundaries and emerging
technology? How can you assess and/or project the ethical, societal and financial implications when
embraced and inculcated into your organization and/or industry? Each student is to identify a business
ethical dilemma/issue (i.e., AI technology that affects your industry space or one you are interested in) and
respond to the four questions mentioned above. Write a paper using an ethical decision-making model you
create to guide your intellectual analysis, decision-making, recommendations and communication to
stakeholders.