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Guiding Artificial Intelligence Ethics through Laozi’s Philosophy: Insights into Ethical Challenges and Global Developments

Authors
Jun Cui1, *, Mark Qin1, Alex Zheng1, Wei Chang1
1The International Dao Academy, Sydney, 2000, Australia
*Corresponding author. Email: juncui@worldtaoculture.org
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Jun Cui
Available Online 10 July 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-444-0_19How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Artificial intelligence; AI ethics; Chinese culture; Laozi’s philosophy
Abstract

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly infiltrates diverse sectors of society, it poses substantial ethical dilemmas, especially in domains such as healthcare, privacy, and social justice. This dissertation examines the possible contributions of Laozi’s Taoist philosophy to the ethical development of AI, amongst the prevailing discourse on AI ethics rooted in Western philosophical frameworks. Laozi’s principles of balance, non-action, and harmony offer a distinctive perspective for tackling concerns like algorithmic prejudice, privacy degradation, and the effects of AI on social fairness. This study explores modern AI ethical challenges through the lens of Laozi’s philosophy, demonstrating how Taoist principles might guide the development of more human-centered and egalitarian AI design and implementation. The document examines the international struggle for AI supremacy, focusing on the United States and China, and investigates the impact of ethical considerations on technological rivalry and advancement. This research enhances the comprehension of AI ethics by incorporating Eastern philosophical perspectives into the discourse on the proper utilization of AI technologies.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Language and Cultural Communication (ICLCC 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
10 July 2025
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978-2-38476-444-0
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-444-0_19How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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