AST June 2018 Magazine Volume 24 | Page 12

Volume 24 June 2018 Edition The Evolution of AI and Human Responsibility By Doron Cohen, CEO of Fifth Dimension, an AI-driven investigation platform company for law enforcement and enterprise clients Artificial intelligence is transforming countless facets of modern life, with significant ramifications for a large vari- ety of industries, the workplace, home, financial services, law enforcement, transportation, and the public sector. Predictably, advances in AI have triggered anxi- eties about the ethical implications of the tech- nology, its potential impact on employment and social stability, and the shrinking role humans may be playing as AI becomes “smarter and smart- er.” As with all other technologies, the responsible deployment of AI demands an ethical frame- work in which human accountability and con- trol are paramount. Critics notwithstanding, AI will not replace humans, but will only serve as a platform for a more productive, effec- tive, and enjoyable human experience – if done right. 10