The Ethics of AI in Europe

Recently we have seen in the media how artificial intelligence (AI) can help in the pandemic with many examples in the prediction and monitoring of it. We have also seen how it can contribute to improving the lives of visually impaired people, with applications such as Microsoft's SeeingAI or how it can also be a great ally for deaf people. AI has also been used to prevent bullying, as the startup WatsomApp does in Spain, and we find many examples where it is used in medical applications to help more efficient detection of tumors, or how it can contribute to the development of the autonomous car or sustainable agriculture, combined with IoT. In short, AI has become an essential technology in a multitude of industries, such as healthcare, banking, manufacturing or commerce, among others, being a great ally for people. The estimated global spending on AI is expected to exceed $50 billion this year and reach $110 billion by 2024 according to IDC.