Call for Chapters: Investigating the Impact of AI on Ethics and Spirituality

Editors

Swati Chakraborty, GLA University, India & Concordia University, Canada, Canada

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: March 15, 2023
Full Chapters Due: July 13, 2023
Submission Date: July 13, 2023

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ethics are topics that have garnered a lot of attention in recent years, as the development of artificial intelligence has progressed rapidly. There are several ethical issues related to AI that are important to consider. AI systems can perpetuate and even amplify biases that exist in the data they are trained on. This can have serious consequences, such as when an AI system used to predict recidivism is found to be biased against certain racial or ethnic groups. AI systems can be difficult to understand and explain, which can make it hard to hold them accountable. This lack of transparency can be a problem when AI systems are used to make important decisions, such as in hiring or lending. As AI systems become more advanced, they may be able to operate with increasing levels of autonomy. This raises questions about who is responsible for the actions of these systems and how they should be regulated. The widespread adoption of AI could lead to the displacement of human workers, particularly in sectors where tasks can be automated. This raises questions about how to support and retrain these workers. AI systems often rely on data collection, which raises concerns about privacy and the potential for data misuse. These are just a few of the ethical issues that arise in the context of AI. As the development and use of AI continue to grow, it will be important to address these and other ethical issues in order to ensure that the technology is used for the benefit of society. It is certainly possible to approach the topic of AI, ethics, and society from a spiritual perspective. Here are a few ideas for how this could be done:

1. Examine the spiritual implications of AI's increasing presence and influence in society. For example, how might AI change our relationship with the divine or with our own sense of self?
2. Consider the ethical implications of AI through a spiritual lens. For example, how might spiritual principles such as compassion and non-harm inform the development and use of AI?
3. Explore the spiritual practices and traditions that may help us navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. For example, meditation or prayer might provide a sense of inner calm and clarity in the face of technological change.
4. Reflect on the role of AI in shaping our spiritual evolution as a society. For example, how might AI help us to better understand ourselves and our place in the universe, or to cultivate greater compassion and interconnectedness?

Objective

The objectives of a book could include:

To explore the spiritual implications of AI and its increasing presence and influence in society.
To examine the ethical considerations of AI through a spiritual lens and consider how spiritual principles can inform its development and use.
To provide spiritual practices and traditions that may help readers navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
To reflect on the role of AI in shaping our spiritual evolution as a society.
To provide case studies of AI and ethics in action, to illustrate how these concepts are being applied in various industries and sectors.
To consider future directions for AI and ethics, and to explore ways in which the development and use of AI can align with our values and goals.
To encourage readers to think critically about the role of AI in society and to consider their own values and beliefs in relation to this topic.

Target Audience

Educators, Teacher Trainees, Policy makers, academicians, researchers, Curriculum Developer, higher-level students, social activists, and government officials will find this text useful in furthering their research exposure to significant topics on Artificial intelligence, ethics, spirituality, and society and assisting in furthering their own research efforts in this field.

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Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before March 15, 2023, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by March 29, 2023 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by July 13, 2023, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Investigating the Impact of AI on Ethics and Spirituality. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2024.



Important Dates

March 15, 2023: Proposal Submission Deadline
March 29, 2023: Notification of Acceptance
July 13, 2023: Full Chapter Submission
September 10, 2023: Review Results Returned
October 22, 2023: Final Acceptance Notification
November 5, 2023: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Swati Chakraborty, PhD.
GLA University, India & Concordia University, Canada
drswatichakraborty02@gmail.com

Classifications


Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Media and Communications; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities
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