Ethics, equality and artificial intelligence

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence brings profound changes to society, whether social, economic, or cultural,
with important repercussions on universally shared ethical principles such as freedom, privacy, equality,
and non-discrimination, especially in the health sector. While its development can generate economic
growth, it can also exacerbate the vulnerability of various groups, such as women, older adults,
or people with disabilities, as a result of misinformation or algorithmic biases. This article analyzes the
most relevant existing legal instruments that frame artificial intelligence as a tool for promoting equality
and general inclusion and concludes that holistic strategies must be promoted to put the opportunities
generated by it ahead of the risks.

Keywords:

Bioética, Ética, Inteligência Artificial, IGUALDADE DE DIREITOS

Author Biographies

Sofia B. Nunes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Sofia B. Nunes – Doutoranda – asnunes@med.up.pt
0000-0002-7182-9890

Rui Nunes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Rui Nunes – Doutor – ruinunes@med.up.pt
0000-0002-1377-9899

Vol. 33 (2025): Continued publication

Published:

2025-12-16

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-803420253981PT

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B. Nunes S, Nunes R. Ethics, equality and artificial intelligence. Rev. Bioét. [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 16 [cited 2026 May 4];33. Available from: https://revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/3981

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