arXiv:2512.03077v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: The accelerated development, deployment and adoption of artificial intelligence systems has been fuelled by the increasing presence of big tech in the AI field. This trend has been accompanied by growing ethical concerns and intensified societal and environmental impacts. This position paper argues that irresponsible AI development is strongly driven by big tech's influence and involvement in the field. First, we examine the growing and disproportionate influence of big tech in AI research and argue that its drive for scaling and genera
The accelerating development and deployment of AI, largely driven by major tech companies, has reached a point where its ethical and societal implications are becoming undeniable and subject to academic scrutiny.
This paper highlights the growing concentration of power and influence of big tech in determining the trajectory of AI, which has significant implications for global governance, ethical standards, and innovation ecosystems.
The critical examination of big tech's role in AI development shifts the focus from purely technical advancements to broader accountability and the potential for a more democratized or regulated future for AI.
- · AI ethics researchers
- · Regulatory bodies
- · Smaller AI startups focusing on ethical AI
- · Open-source AI foundations
- · Lobbying efforts by big tech
- · Unregulated AI development
- · Big tech companies operating without significant oversight
Increased scrutiny and public debate over the ethical implications of AI development led by large corporations.
Potential for new regulations or international agreements curbing the unchecked influence of big tech in AI.
Shift in AI funding and research priorities towards more responsible and transparent development practices, potentially fostering specialized innovation.
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