Atomist or Holist? A Diagnosis and Vision for more Productive Interdisciplinary AI Ethics Dialogue

Travis Greene*, Amit Dhurandhar, Galit Shmueli

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Abstract

In response to growing recognition of the social impacts of new artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies, major AI and machine learning (ML) conferences and journals now encourage or require papers to include ethics impact statements and undergo ethics reviews. This move has sparked heated debate concerning the role of ethics in AI research, at times devolving into name calling and threats of ‘‘cancellation.’’ We diagnose this conflict as one between ‘‘atomist’’ and ‘‘holist’’ ideologies. Among other things, atomists believe facts are and should be kept separate from values, while holists believe facts and values are and should be inextricable from one another. With the goal of reducing disciplinary polarization, we draw on numerous philosophical and historical sources to describe each ideology’s core beliefs and assumptions. Finally, we call on atomists and holists within the ever-expanding data science community to exhibit greater empathy during ethical disagreements and propose four targeted strategies to ensure AI research benefits society.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer100652
TidsskriftPatterns
Vol/bind4
Udgave nummer1
Antal sider11
ISSN2666-3899
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2023
Udgivet eksterntJa

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