Artificial Intelligence Ethics for Well-being (AI4Well) - Completed
01.06.2024 - 31.08.2025
General Overview
This project explored Artificial Intelligence (AI) ethics for well-being based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing insights to support their implementation. The project team conducted four training workshops on AI ethics, focusing on developing the skills needed to implement AI ethics. With the findings of this project, an edited handbook is currently being prepared for publication.
Purpose and Significance
AI is profoundly transforming technologies, education, and research, making it essential to consider its impact on human well-being, human rights, and sustainable development. Within universities, AI is already a crucial technology. While it offers significant benefits, it also poses considerable risks that must be addressed. AI4Well was able to explore these ethical challenges in relation to human and planetary well-being.
The project structured and designed a training course on AI and AI ethics, providing approaches to develop the necessary skills for implementing AI ethics. AI4Well aligns with EUniWell's mission and vision by providing guidance to prevent human suffering and suggesting a clear direction to follow.
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Implementation Method
The project used a methodology tested in the previous Seed Funding Project “StudentWell”. This approach, based on mindfulness, focuses on creating an open, calm, and receptive climate that promotes well-being in work and education. AI4Well also integrated a transdisciplinary approach to ensure a holistic exploration of the topic.
Outcomes
The AI4Well project explored how ethical approaches to artificial intelligence can support human and societal well-being in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A transdisciplinary research phase included expert meetings and three focus groups to identify key ethical challenges and implementation strategies. Based on these insights, the project developed and delivered four online workshops for partner universities to improve AI literacy and understanding of AI ethics. The project concluded with an international seminar in Florence presenting the results and discussing the implications of AI for education and future generations. In addition, a book was prepared to document the project’s methodology, findings, and recommendations, which will be published soon.
Further Information
Seed Funding Call 9 Project AI4WellEdu
Contact:
Silvio De Magistris, University of Florence
