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ArticleGlobal bioethics = Problemi di bioetica2025

Navigating ethical challenges in digital transformation: insights on climate adaptation, microbiology, healthcare, robotics, and AI under the EU AI act: an experts panel discussion.

Saeed M Alghamdi, Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Okafor Ugochukwu Chukwuma, Daniel Otieno Okech, Modestus O Okwu, Samina Khalid, Aggeliki Vlachostergiou

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Saeed M AlghamdiClinical technology department, Respiratory Care program, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6677-1110
Okpala Charles ChikwenduDepartment of Industrial/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Okafor Ugochukwu ChukwumaDepartment of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Daniel Otieno OkechDepartment of Educational Management Policy and Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Modestus O OkwuDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Efurrun, Nigeria.
Samina KhalidThe Department of CS & IT, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Mirpur City, Pakistan.
Aggeliki VlachostergiouEXUS AI Labs, Athens, Greece.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The ethical complexities of technological advancement are growing as fields such as climate adaptation, microbiology, healthcare, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) evolve rapidly. While these technologies offer innovative solutions to global challenges, they raise significant ethical concerns. In climate adaptation, AI-driven models and remote sensing technologies prompt questions about data privacy, environmental justice, and equitable access, especially for vulnerable populations. Similarly, advancements in microbiology and healthcare, such as genetic research and digital health tools, present ethical dilemmas related to informed consent, data security, and the exploitation of marginalized communities. In robotics and AI, ethical concerns are heightened due to their potential to automate decision-making, affect employment, and infringe on personal freedoms. The influence of AI in healthcare, law enforcement, and public services highlights the urgent need for ethical oversight to prevent bias and protect human rights. The EU AI Act addresses these challenges by categorizing AI systems by risk and setting stringent guidelines for high-risk applications, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare. This article emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with ethical responsibility, advocating for comprehensive regulatory frameworks, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global cooperation to ensure that technological advancements align with ethical standards and societal values.

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AI regulationclimateEU AI acthealthcareroboticsTechnological ethics

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PMCPMC12409887

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