[2M4-GS-11a] AI and Society

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[2M4-GS-11a-06] Research on "AI ethics for AI research"Analysis of AI Researchers' Ethical Awareness and Support Needs

〇HIDEAKI TAKEDA¹, Kyoko Yoshinaga², Akiko Aizawa¹, Mahito Sugiyama¹ (1. National Institute of Informatics, 2. Keio University)

Keywords:

AI ethics,Research and Development

he National Institute of Informatics (NII) is currently advancing research on ‘AI Ethics for AI Research’. Since 2016, and particularly following the proliferation of generative AI at the end of 2022, the risks of AI and responsibilities in its societal implementation have been subject to international debate. As AI researchers are required to conduct research and development informed by the latest AI ethics, this study surveyed NII's AI researchers regarding their awareness of AI ethics and their support needs. Given the large number of AI researchers affiliated with NII, the survey results were assumed to reveal general trends among AI researchers. Findings indicated a high level of awareness regarding technical risks, yet limited recognition of social and ethical risks or the potential impact of their own research outcomes. Furthermore, understanding of the EU
AI Act and the AI systems prohibited under it. Furthermore, the survey revealed a high demand for case sharing and consultation mechanisms within the organisation. This highlights the importance of disseminating AI ethics knowledge to AI researchers and developers, informed by international discussions, and establishing institutional support frameworks.