Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Philosophy, allama tabataba'i university, Tehran, Iran
2 PhD of Coparative Philosophy, Allameh Tabataba'i University. Tehran, Iran.
3 Assistant professor of theology and islamic studies, Allameh Tabataba'i University,Tehran, Iran
Abstract
This paper investigates the ethical evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) through the sociotechnical systems approach, with a particular emphasis on the insights of pragmatist philosophers. In recent years, the sociotechnical perspective has gained attention among AI ethics researchers. However, this approach has been interpreted and discussed in various ways, which can be broadly categorized into three main narratives. This paper introduces and critically examines all three, with a primary focus on the pragmatist narrative. Given the increasing relevance and relative novelty of this approach, a thorough evaluation is necessary to understand its potential and limitations. To this end, the study adopts an analytical-critical methodology to assess the framework and propose constructive solutions. Our analysis indicates that the pragmatist narrative of the sociotechnical systems approach emphasizes the real-world functioning of AI and its societal impacts. It seeks to identify the diverse social, technical, and institutional factors that contribute to ethical and societal outcomes. One of the central challenges of this approach lies in the inherent complexity of sociotechnical systems and the multitude of interacting elements they encompass. In response to this challenge, the paper draws on the work of pragmatist philosophers to propose interdisciplinary inquiry as an appropriate and effective method for studying sociotechnical systems. The findings suggest that, despite the complexity involved, this approach offers a viable path for comprehensively analyzing and ethically assessing AI technologies within their broader social contexts.
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