(Thursday, 26/06/2024) On June 24, 2024, Brawijaya University Fine Arts Study Program held a General Class with Mrs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslina Ismail from the University of Malaya as a guest speaker with the topic “Unveiling AI: Ethics and its implementation in research and learning”. The activity was carried out in a hybrid manner, namely attending offline at building A, 7th floor, Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya in movie room, then online live streaming through the zoom meeting platform and youtube starting at 09.30 to 13.00 WIB. The class provided various benefits and knowledge, including an understanding of the long history of AI and the latest trends in its development.
 
In her material, Mrs. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roslina Ismail said that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) has drastically changed the technological landscape in recent decades. Although it provides many conveniences in daily life, the use of AI also raises important questions about ethics and its implementation in various fields, including research and learning.

Source : Student of Fine Art Study Program FCS UB

History and Evolution of AI

Since its inception in the 1950s as a tool to solve complex mathematical problems, AI has undergone significant development. Initially focused on coding and flowcharts, AI evolved into robots and visual assistants. In the 2020s, AI’s ability to understand and translate human language gave rise to applications that revolutionized various disciplines, such as DeepMind’s Alpha Fold 2 for biology and health.

The development of AI technologies like OpenAI, DeepMind, and Cerebras System demonstrates their immense potential to adapt to increasingly complex human needs. AI not only streamlines tasks but also presents challenges related to balance, accuracy, transparency, and privacy in its utilization.

Source : Student of Fine Art Study Program FCS UB

 

Ethics of AI Use in Academic Context

In academia, AI’s use has had a significant impact, such as in plagiarism detection and scientific writing optimization. However, its deployment requires stringent oversight to ensure compliance with academic integrity standards.

Questions regarding how to control AI’s use in research, defining boundaries between AI and human roles in research, and its impact on creativity and uniqueness in the arts are central to discussions on AI ethics.

The process of using AI in research can be divided into six stages, starting from data collection to in-depth analysis and accurate conclusions.

AI’s development offers substantial potential for improvement and advancement, yet it necessitates responsible and ethical human oversight. Understanding and controlling AI’s use are crucial to ensuring that this technology maximizes benefits without compromising human values.

This invites readers to consider the challenges and opportunities in integrating artificial intelligence into daily life and the academic world in a responsible and ethical manner.

 

Writer : Siti Fitrohitul Izza dan Siti Nur Herliana