Ethics on AI and Technological Sovereignty
Abstract
This paper addresses the current evolution of some notions and principles such as sovereignty recognized since the Westphalian system to States and which become now competed by big tech. This lead to a new form of dictatorship and tyranny.
New forms of sovereignty as technological, digital, and data sovereignty characterize the artificial intelligence era. In this paper, we will try first to explain the difference between these three forms of sovereignty. Second, we will try to contribute to the debate concerning competition between States and big tech to monopolize technological sovereignty considering international public law and ethics on AI.
In conclusion, sovereignty in general even newer forms of sovereignty are linked to States because the ultimate goal of these entities is peace and security where the ultimate goal of big tech is profit. In this context, the new world order urges international society to rethink the international public law and international institutions and to enhance the ethical framework.
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