Once exclusively a science fiction concept, artificial intelligence (AI) has become ingrained into the everyday lives of many. From research to writing to artwork to companionship, AI has alleviated the human effort required for many tasks. Optimists have predicted an AI-driven revolution in many industries while critiques have raised feasible concerns about safety, mental health, job security, and environmental impact.

This volume of The Reference Shelf looks at the current state, challenges, politics, and future outlook of AI. Exploring topics such as copyright infringements, face swapping, workforce concerns, data privacy, and more, this issue provides readers with a comprehensive look into the ethical concerns related to AI.

This volume begins with a preface, outlining the current state of AI and the potential future implications of the industry's advancement. The preface also provides introductory information regarding the future direction of unions in America.

The Reference Shelf: Ethics in Artificial Intelligence includes essays that fall into five topics: Society, Creativity, The Economy, The Environment, and Government.

Primary and secondary documents, plus carefully-edited introductory materials help students and researchers navigate through these important topics. The information within The Reference Shelf Ethics in Artificial Intelligence provides balanced coverage, supported by comprehensive background information, on the topics of vital interest in our fast-changing world.