Visions of Artificial Intelligence

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• State of the Art
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Governing Emerging Technologies
  • Imagining Emerging Technologies
• Research Question
• Methodological Considerations
  • Structuring the Material
  • Document Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence and the United States
  • Preparing for the Future of Artificial Intelligence
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Benefits and Risks
    • Governance and Citizens
  • National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Benefits and Risks
    • Governance and Citizens
  • Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and the Economy
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Benefits and Risks
    • Governance and Citizens
• Artificial Intelligence and the European Union
  • Artificial Intelligence for Europe
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Benefits and Risks
    • Governance and Citizens
  • Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Benefits and Risks
    • Governance and Citizens
  • Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI
    • Technology and Innovation
    • Benefits and Risks
    • Governance and Citizens
• American and European Visions of Artificial Intelligence
  • Sustaining and Competing
  • Risking and Balancing
  • Avoiding and Managing

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This master's thesis examines the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe and the United States, analyzing the visions and expectations associated with this emerging technology in both regions. The work explores how these visions are articulated in official policy documents, highlighting the potential benefits and risks, the role of governance, and the envisaged participation of society in the assessment, development, and regulation of AI.

• Visions of AI in Europe and the United States
• Governance frameworks for emerging technologies
• Potential benefits and risks of AI
• The role of society in AI development and regulation
• Comparison of policy cultures and approaches to AI

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: Provides an overview of the increasing reliance on computational algorithms in a digital age, highlighting AI's potential to influence societal and individual interactions. The introduction also discusses the utopian and dystopian visions surrounding AI and its impact on the future.
• State of the Art: Explores the origins and development of AI, focusing on the role of machine learning and its intersection with social sciences. This chapter lays the groundwork for understanding the current state of AI research and its societal implications.
• Artificial Intelligence and the United States: Examines the United States' approach to AI, analyzing key policy documents that outline their visions, strategies, and concerns. The chapter focuses on the National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan and explores the intersections between AI, automation, and the economy.
• Artificial Intelligence and the European Union: Analyzes the European Union's perspective on AI, examining policy documents such as "Artificial Intelligence for Europe" and "Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence". This chapter delves into the EU's focus on ethical considerations and the promotion of trustworthy AI.
• American and European Visions of Artificial Intelligence: Compares and contrasts the visions of AI held by the United States and Europe, identifying similarities and differences in their approaches to governance, risk assessment, and societal engagement.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, governance, policy analysis, United States, European Union, benefits and risks, societal impact, technological innovation, machine learning, deep learning, ethics, trust, policy cultures.