In teaching AI-era ethics, discussion often focuses on users because they are the audience, even though AI systems carry bias and limits and can cause unintended harm. Responsibility is often placed on users amid gaps in understanding between developers and users. The article cites cases where automated software and algorithms reinforce discrimination and harm vulnerable groups. It also raises concerns about opaque practices inside AI firms, environmental costs of data centres, and low-paid content moderation work in developing countries.

Choi Hyun-ah (최현아), a senior researcher at the Korea Internet & Security Agency, was elected to the Multistakeholder Advisory Group of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum. The forum is an annual UN conference launched in 2006 that brings together governments, the private sector, civil society and international organisations to discuss internet development and global public policy issues. Choi will take part in agenda and programme planning for the 21st meeting in Kenya in December.