Post by CILIP, the library and information association

Does your AI have morals? It’s a question that has moved rapidly from sci-fi speculation to boardroom agendas. As artificial intelligence integrates deeper into our daily workflows, the ethical frameworks guiding these technologies are diverging sharply. The recent issue of #CILIP's Information Professional magazine highlights this growing divide. On one side, we see platform choices that push the boundaries of digital content creation, sometimes court controversy, and raise serious questions about moderation. On the other side, companies like Anthropic are drawing strict ethical lines, explicitly refusing to deploy their tech for mass surveillance or weapons systems. These aren't just abstract philosophical debates. They represent fundamental choices about the tools we adopt, the data we trust, and the vendors we partner with. To break down what this means for organisations and information professionals, Jisc experts Michael Webb (Director of AI), Lawrie Phipps (Director of External Policy Development), and Rebecca Flook (Principal AI Specialist) explore the real-world impact of AI ethics. How do we ensure the AI tools we deploy align with our organisational values? Read the full discussion in the latest issue of Information Professional: https://lnkd.in/e4RfpXrD