The Role of Social Movements, Coalitions, and Workers in Resisting Harmful Artificial Intelligence and Contributing to the Development of Responsible AI

TL;DR

This paper discusses how social movements and coalitions worldwide are resisting harmful AI practices and emphasizing the importance of human judgment and ethics in AI development.

Contribution

It highlights the role of social activism and collective efforts in shaping responsible AI and underscores the need for human wisdom to mitigate AI's harmful impacts.

Findings

Global protests and coalitions oppose harmful AI applications

Ethical concerns are embedded in AI algorithms and require intervention

Human judgment is crucial in guiding responsible AI development

Abstract

There is mounting public concern over the influence that AI based systems has in our society. Coalitions in all sectors are acting worldwide to resist hamful applications of AI. From indigenous people addressing the lack of reliable data, to smart city stakeholders, to students protesting the academic relationships with sex trafficker and MIT donor Jeffery Epstein, the questionable ethics and values of those heavily investing in and profiting from AI are under global scrutiny. There are biased, wrongful, and disturbing assumptions embedded in AI algorithms that could get locked in without intervention. Our best human judgment is needed to contain AI's harmful impact. Perhaps one of the greatest contributions of AI will be to make us ultimately understand how important human wisdom truly is in life on earth.