# Actionable Approaches to Promote Ethical AI in Libraries

**Authors:** Helen Bubinger, Jesse David Dinneen  
**arXiv:** [2109.09672](https://arxiv.org/abs/2109.09672)  
**Date:** 2021-09-20  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/2109.09672v1/

## Key points

- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised ethical concerns in various domains.
- Numerous principles and guidelines for ethical AI have been published.
- The adoption of AI-powered information systems in libraries lacks practical guidance for addressing ethics.
- The study by Helen Bubinger and Jesse David Dinneen presents actionable approaches to promote ethical AI in libraries.
- These approaches cover different stages of the software lifecycle.
- The findings provide valuable insights for libraries incorporating AI technology while upholding ethical standards.

## Summary

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various domains has raised significant ethical concerns related to data, design, and deployment. To address these issues, numerous principles and guidelines for ethical AI have been published, along with specific approaches to promote ethical outcomes. However, the increasing adoption of AI-powered information systems in library and information services lacks practical guidance for planning, evaluating, or auditing the ethics of AI implementation. In this study by Helen Bubinger and Jesse David Dinneen titled "Actionable Approaches to Promote Ethical AI in Libraries," several promising strategies are presented that can be adapted from other contexts to ensure ethical AI practices in libraries. These approaches cover different stages of the software lifecycle and aim to enable libraries to effectively navigate the ethical challenges associated with AI-powered information services. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for libraries seeking to incorporate AI technology while upholding ethical standards.