Keywords
artificial intelligence
human genome
human dignity
ethical challenges
ethical innovation
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Abstract
This paper examines the profound transformations in biotechnology enabled by artificial intelligence, within the context of the knowledge revolution and rapid technological advancement. It analyzes applications of artificial intelligence in drug discovery, gene editing, agricultural productivity enhancement, precision medicine, environmental protection, and the monitoring of biological threats, and assesses their scientific and developmental impacts. The paper also examines the ethical and social challenges, drawing on an analytical review of contemporary literature that has largely focused on technical aspects and given limited attention to value-based frameworks. Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, the study proposes ethical innovation as a guiding framework that balances scientific progress with societal responsibility. It addresses issues of genetic privacy, genetic discrimination, and equitable access to technologies, as well as transformations in concepts of humanity and identity. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need to build an integrative critical discourse.
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