Navigating the Ethics of AI in BUas Domains: Insights from Our Research Project

During my studies at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), I participated in the research project: Ethical approach to AI integrated education. This project focused on the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the different areas at BUas, in order to identify how AI technologies could be ethically integrated into the curriculum. Through this research, I contributed to a policy advice paper for university leadership.

The Research Project

My team and I engaged students, faculty, and industry professionals through surveys and interviews, uncovering critical concerns about job displacement, privacy, and ethical awareness in AI. These discussions highlighted the urgent need for guidelines to ensure the responsible use of AI.

Personal Research Focus

My individual research focused on how AI can be integrated into the built environment and logistics domain. I explored the concerns and opportunities of AI in the domain and its ethical implications, using both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insight.

Key Methods and Skills

• Surveys and interviews: Stakeholder engagement provided diverse perspectives on the ethical use of AI, highlighting the importance of ethical awareness.
• Statistical analysis with R: I learned how to perform statistical analysis, which helped me to interpret survey data effectively.
• Thematic analysis: Identifying patterns in qualitative data highlighted key ethical concerns and challenges in AI integration.

Impact and Recommendations

Our research provided actionable recommendations for BUas:

• Prioritize Ethical AI Integration: Promote discussions on the ethical
  implications of AI adoption across all domains while considering field-specific
  challenges.
• Enhance AI Education and Awareness: Provide comprehensive AI education for
  students and faculty, addressing job security concerns, algorithm biases, and ethical
  decision-making.
• Foster Cross-disciplinary Ethical Awareness: Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing to ensure that ethical considerations are integrated into all areas of study and practice across the university

Academic Research Poster

To present our findings to stakeholders at BUas, we created an academic research poster including our key findings, SWOT analysis and recommendations.

Conclusion

This research project has deepened my understanding of the ethical implications surrounding the integration of Artificial Intelligence at BUas. I learnt how important it is to address ethical considerations in educational settings, especially as we embrace new technologies.

Through our policy paper, I discovered the importance of providing clear guidelines for the responsible use of AI. It became clear that ethical frameworks are essential not only for fostering innovation, but also for building trust within the academic community and beyond. This experience has provided me with valuable insights and skills that I will use to advocate for ethical practices in the use of AI.

Acknowledgments

I want to thank my amazing teammates, Jakub Cyba, Amy Suneeth, Kacper Janczyk and Vlad Matache. Your dedication, unique perspectives, and support made this project not just successful, but a genuinely enjoyable experience. I’m grateful for the collaboration and insights we shared as we worked together to lay the groundwork for a more ethical approach to AI in education at BUas. Thank you for being such fantastic teammates!