Ethics-Driven AI Policy Frameworks for Global Governance in Autonomous Decision-Making
Keywords:
AI Ethics, Autonomous Systems, Global Governance, AI Policy, Ethical Frameworks, AI Regulation, Accountability, TransparencyAbstract
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems increasingly participate in autonomous decision-making across critical sectors such as healthcare, finance, and defense, ethical concerns and governance challenges have taken center stage. Current global policies are fragmented, lacking coherent frameworks to address cross-border ethical and legal complexities. This paper explores the development of ethics-driven AI policy frameworks and their role in establishing global governance mechanisms for autonomous decision-making. We propose a multi-layered approach integrating human rights, transparency, accountability, and participatory oversight into AI regulation. Two conceptual diagrams and comparative tables illustrate policy divergences and ethical implications in AI governance worldwide
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