Xiao Yu – författare

The last decade has seen exponential growth in the development of digital technologies. This has led to significant shifts in the political arena as well as in the economy, precipitating a series of revolutionary changes in the fabric of our societies, which have had far-reaching consequences and effects on the way we relate and connect to each other. Digital Transformation in Artificial Systems: Engineering Requirements and Political, Economic, and Philosophical Challenges focuses on analyzing the engineering requirements as well as the political consequences, overarching the philosophical and ethical implications of this transformation, especially in relation to its application in artificial systems. In this context, the concept of digital transformation (understood as the practice of redefining models, functions, operations, processes, and activities by leveraging technological advancements to build efficient digital environments) has become increasingly important. This book brings together key concepts, ideas, and frameworks related to this idea. It promotes an inclusive and responsible digital transformation capable of addressing the constraints on the global digital divide, deepening cooperation in digitization, industrialization, and innovation, while furthering our understanding of the ethical and moral challenges associated with such a development. The distinctive and most original element of the book is its interdisciplinarity. It will allow readers to gather crucial insights that will be instrumental to better understand the reach of the forthcoming AI revolution, its multidimensionality, and its potential impact on people and society.Provides a thorough exploration of digital transformation within artificial systems, covering key concepts, methodologies, and emerging trendsShows practical insights into implementing digital transformation strategies in artificial systems, with real-world examples and case studies illustrating successful applicationsCaters to a broad audience, including professionals, researchers, and students interested in understanding and implementing digital transformation in artificial systems

This volume offers a multidisciplinary reflection on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and digitalization in technology, epistemology, ethics, and governance. It aims to encourage inclusive and responsible digital development capable of bridging global digital divides.AI is playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives and in the development of world economies. In the face of the many potential benefits of AI, it is necessary to reflect on the potentially disruptive effects that the proliferation of new AI technologies may have on our societies. The volume begins with an analysis of some of the most important historical, epistemological, ethical, and phenomenological questions relevant to the concepts of digital development and digital innovation. It continues by reviewing and evaluating the merits and possibilities as well as the potential challenges associated to the widespread implementations of digital and artificial systems in ‘lived environments’ (in fields such software engineering, blockchain, data forecasting, and medicine). Finally, it looks -from the perspective of general policy making- at the impact of digital development in governance and politics by advocating human-centric values and emphasizing the need to design and adopt multipolar policies that prioritize equitable human flourishing and harmonious societal well-being.Digital Development will appeal to scholars and graduate students in philosophy, computer science, politics, and sociology who are interested in artificial intelligence.