Social assessment of technology: risks of implementation of artificial intelligence technologies

Abstract

The article highlights the role of social assessment of technology (TA) as a new tool of science and technology policy aimed at finding means for social management of technologies. Development of new information technologies, in particular, AI technologies, has become a subject of research of scientists from various fields, including specialists in TA. In article it is indicated that active implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning technologies over recent years not only provide additional opportunities for business, governments and people, while transforming social, professional, cultural sphere of society, but also generate significant concerns and risks of social inequality, transformation of labor market, growth of income differentiation, security threats, etc. The article highlights the risks and concerns of

using AI technologies and possible approaches for their prevention and overcoming in Ukraine and the world. It is discussed the activity of international organizations on development of standards, focused on social and ethical consequences of Al introduction. Specialized types of impact assessment of AI technologies, such as human rights impact assessment and algorithmic assessment, which are reflected in activities of offices and organizations on technology assessment, are analyzed. It is identified the need for development of international standards and creation of ethics code in the field.