Title: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Decision-Making: Governance, Equity, and Society
Authors: Virendra Tank
Volume: 10
Issue: 6
Pages: 154-157
Publication Date: 2026/06/28
Abstract:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of education and broader society, raising profound questions about ethics, equity, autonomy, and accountability. This research paper examines the ethical dimensions of AI-driven decision-making in educational settings and its wider social implications. Drawing on applied ethics, philosophy of technology, and educational theory, it critically analyzes how AI systems influence access to learning, assessment, student profiling, and institutional governance. Key ethical challenges explored include algorithmic bias, data privacy, the digital divide, transparency, and the erosion of human judgment. The paper evaluates global policy responses - including UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of AI (2021) and the OECD Principles on AI (2019) and proposes a six-pillar governance framework for responsible AI integration that upholds human dignity, fairness, and democratic values.