Date of Award

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Computer Science

Committee Chair and Members

Samir Iabbassen, Chair

Keywords

Artificial intelligence, Computer science, Ethics

Abstract

The recent advancement and adoption of AI (Artificial Intelligence) make it vital to study the effects it has on individuals and communities. Adopting AI into daily life changes interactions such as the decision-making process and task performance. AI algorithms can shape a user’s online experiences, influence their preferences, beliefs, and behavior. However, people raised concerns regarding privacy, autonomy, and manipulation. For these reasons, debates regarding the ethical aspects of AI arose.

AI provides society with more tools to complete tasks. AI can automate data intensive jobs and physical tasks. This brings a sense of job insecurity, which affects the mental well-being of society. Due to AI’s ability to collect and process data, researchers can compile large amounts of information. This can reach faster conclusions of the research that benefits the field of psychology. The diagnosis of health problems is faster using AI to process large amounts of data.

AI solves many problems, but can be a source of uncomfortable changes in society. Steering AI in the right direction would lead to its better adoption by lessening the fear, challenges, and issues it may present. The level of trust in AI judgement in healthcare and other sensitive aspects of life is yet to be accepted for its adoption.

There needs to be a framework that governs AI development and evolution to ensure its success and positive integration into society.

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