Ethical Aspects of Artificial Intelligence in Nanoscience

Machine intelligence for materials science 2026 Book chapter Open access

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Authors: John Weckert
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-04129-6_24
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Abstract

Examination of ethical issues of intelligent matter draws on both the ethics of Artificial Intelligence and of nanotechnology. These examinations raise methodological questions regarding how to approach the ethics of emerging technologies. This chapter defends the use of speculation about future scenarios, and the precautionary principle. This is then applied to issues raised by intelligent matter.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics and Social Impacts of AI Nanotechnology research and applications Literary and Philosophical Studies

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Journal / source
Machine intelligence for materials science
Pages
493–509
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter