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The AI Ethicist's Dirty Hands Problem

Communications of the ACM

Assume an AI ethicist uncovers objectionable effects related to the increased usage of AI. What should they do about it? One option is to seek alliances with Big Tech in order to "borrow" their power to change things for the better. Another option is to seek opportunities for change that actively avoids reliance on Big Tech. The choice between these two strategies gives rise to an ethical dilemma.