Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of Finland

This study explores the role of ethics in all phases of AI projects. Through qualitative interviews with the public sector actors in Finland, the study identifies key ethical concerns related to the lifecycle of AI. The findings highlight the need for embedding ethical requirements throughout the A...

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Main Authors: Ari Alamäki, Umair Ali Khan, Altti Lagstedt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UMinho Editora 2025-07-01
Series:International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management
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Online Access:https://revistas.uminho.pt/index.php/ijispm/article/view/6714
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description This study explores the role of ethics in all phases of AI projects. Through qualitative interviews with the public sector actors in Finland, the study identifies key ethical concerns related to the lifecycle of AI. The findings highlight the need for embedding ethical requirements throughout the AI system lifecycle and emphasize the role of human-centered AI systems. By utilizing empirical data from multiple public sector case organizations, this study provided both theoretical insights and practical guidelines for developing ethically aligned AI systems. The findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive, lifecycle-oriented approach to ethical AI design, development, adoption, and use. The AI lifecycle spans various phases that collectively shape the ethical impact of AI applications. This research provides empirical insights into how ethical considerations can be practically integrated from the design to adoption phases of AI. By embedding ethical practices throughout the lifecycle, organizations can anticipate and mitigate risks more effectively.
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spelling doaj-art-24e63484104644fa922c90893d2d6d772025-08-20T02:50:29ZengUMinho EditoraInternational Journal of Information Systems and Project Management2182-77882025-07-0113410.12821/ijispm130401Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of FinlandAri Alamäki0Umair Ali Khan1Altti Lagstedt2Haaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesHaaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesHaaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences This study explores the role of ethics in all phases of AI projects. Through qualitative interviews with the public sector actors in Finland, the study identifies key ethical concerns related to the lifecycle of AI. The findings highlight the need for embedding ethical requirements throughout the AI system lifecycle and emphasize the role of human-centered AI systems. By utilizing empirical data from multiple public sector case organizations, this study provided both theoretical insights and practical guidelines for developing ethically aligned AI systems. The findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive, lifecycle-oriented approach to ethical AI design, development, adoption, and use. The AI lifecycle spans various phases that collectively shape the ethical impact of AI applications. This research provides empirical insights into how ethical considerations can be practically integrated from the design to adoption phases of AI. By embedding ethical practices throughout the lifecycle, organizations can anticipate and mitigate risks more effectively. https://revistas.uminho.pt/index.php/ijispm/article/view/6714artificial intelligencesoftware developmentethics of AIAI lifecycleproject management
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artificial intelligence
software development
ethics of AI
AI lifecycle
project management
title Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of Finland
title_full Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of Finland
title_fullStr Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of Finland
title_full_unstemmed Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of Finland
title_short Ethical Considerations in the AI Lifecycle for Design, Developing and Adopting AI in Public Sector – the Case of Finland
title_sort ethical considerations in the ai lifecycle for design developing and adopting ai in public sector the case of finland
topic artificial intelligence
software development
ethics of AI
AI lifecycle
project management
url https://revistas.uminho.pt/index.php/ijispm/article/view/6714
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