The Role of Social Movements, Coalitions, and Workers in Resisting Harmful Artificial Intelligence and Contributing to the Development of Responsible AI
This work tackles the problem of harmful AI effects on society, particularly for marginalized groups and stakeholders, by calling for collective action, but it is incremental as it builds on existing critiques without introducing new technical solutions.
The paper addresses the societal concerns over harmful AI applications by highlighting the role of social movements and coalitions in resisting these impacts and advocating for responsible AI development, emphasizing the need for human judgment to counteract biases and ethical issues in AI systems.
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.