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Moral borders and philosophical consideration of Artificial Intelligence: exploring responsibility, rights and ethical decision making

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This study examines moral boundaries, rights, and ethical responsibility in Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on ethical decision-making. Using a systematic analysis of scientific sources, legal documents, and real-world AI applications in medicine and justice, the research highlights significant issues of accountability. AI algorithms have shown bias, particularly in legal systems, where recidivism risk assessments disproportionately affect ethnic groups, creating legal uncertainty. Similar biases appear in medical diagnoses, affecting conditions like lung cancer and tuberculosis. The study confirms that AI lacks consciousness and free will, meaning responsibility must remain with developers or users. While legal frameworks regulate AI ethics, they do not fully address independent decision-making. The findings emphasize the need for improved transparency and accountability in AI regulation.

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