Abstract
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape every facet of modern life, from communication and labor to governance and personal identity, it also brings urgent cultural, ethical, and social questions to the forefront. This presentation explores the evolving relationship between human minds and intelligent machines, examining how algorithms not only influence but also reproduce and redefine global cultural values, power dynamics, and social norms. This study draws on interdisciplinary research in sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, and technology ethics to assess how AI systems reflect human bias, challenge moral boundaries, and alter societal structures. Key issues include algorithmic bias, digital inequality, surveillance capitalism, and the ethical use of generative AI. Case studies from diverse cultural contexts (Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas) will highlight both the disruptive and transformative roles of AI in education, politics, art, and justice systems. Ultimately, the presentation argues for a culturally inclusive, ethically grounded, and globally coordinated approach to AI governance. By engaging scholars, technologists, and cultural leaders, this session aims to foster a new ethical paradigm, where innovation aligns with equity, human dignity, and democratic values in a rapidly digitizing world.
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Presentation Type
Theme
Vectors of Society and Culture
KEYWORDS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ETHICS, ALGORITHMIC BIAS, GLOBAL CULTURE, DIGITAL SOCIETY, SURVEILLANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND POWER, HUMAN RIGHTS, CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE
