AI Forum Commentary, Issue 2024, No. 03

AI Forum Commentary, Issue 2024, No. 03

This article explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Buddhist ethics, emphasizing the potential for AI systems to simulate compassionate and ethical behavior. Grounded in Buddhist principles like the Middle Way (Madhyamā), non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion (Karuna), and intentionality (Cetana), it highlights how these teachings can inform the development of ethical AI. While AI lacks consciousness and intrinsic moral agency, incorporating ethical frameworks, empathy simulation, and transparency can guide its alignment with human values. The essay underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure AI development reflects principles of compassion and responsibility, fostering societal well-being and ethical advancement.