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Navigating and reviewing ethical dilemmas in AI development: Strategies for transparency, fairness, and accountability

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Olatunji Akinrinola, Chinwe Chinazo Okoye, Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile, Chinonye Esther Ugochukwu·2024·GSC Advanced Research and Reviews

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various aspects of our lives, the ethical challenges associated with its development become increasingly apparent. This paper navigates and reviews the ethical dilemmas in AI development, focusing on strategies to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability. The rapid growth of AI technology has given rise to concerns related to bias, lack of transparency, and the need for clear accountability mechanisms. In this exploration, we delve into the intricate ethical landscape of AI, examining issues such as bias and fairness, lack of transparency, and the challenges associated with accountability. To address these concerns, we propose strategies for transparency, including the implementation of Explainable AI (XAI), advocating for open data sharing, and embracing ethical AI frameworks. Furthermore, we explore strategies to promote fairness in AI algorithms, emphasizing the importance of fairness metrics, diverse training data, and continuous monitoring for iterative improvement. Additionally, the paper delves into strategies to ensure accountability in AI development, considering regulatory measures, ethical AI governance, and the incorporation of human-in-the-loop approaches. To provide practical insights, case studies and real-world examples are analyzed to distill lessons learned and best practices. The paper concludes with a comprehensive overview of the proposed strategies, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with ethical responsibility in the evolving landscape of AI development. This work contributes to the ongoing discourse on AI ethics, offering a roadmap for navigating the challenges and fostering responsible AI development practices.

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Authors
Akinrinola, O., Okoye, C. C., Ofodile, O. C., & Ugochukwu, C. E.
Corresponding author
Olatunji Akinrinola
Venue
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews
Published
2024-03-30
Volume
18
Issue
3
Pages
050-058
ISSN
2582-4597 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4392621839
Cited by
206
References
30
Citations by year
2026: 63 · 2025: 100 · 2024: 43
FWCI
85.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by-nc-sa
Locations
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-sa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
  • Social Sciences › Law › Digitalization, Law, and Regulation
Keywords
AI ethics, algorithmic bias, algorithmic fairness, explainable AI, transparency, accountability, fairness metrics, AI governance, human-in-the-loop, open data sharing, AI ethics framework, AI regulation, responsible AI

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