Artificial intelligence and robots in individuals' lives: how to align technological possibilities and ethical issues

Purpose This paper reports the panel discussion on topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots in our lives. was held at Digitization Individual (DOTI) workshop International Conference Information Systems 2019. Three scholars (in alphabetical order: Ting-Peng Liang, Lionel Robert Suprateek Sarker) who have done AI- robot-related research (to varying degrees) were invited to participate discussion. The moderated by Manuel Trenz. Design/methodology/approach introduces topic, chronicles responses three panelists questions chairs posed summarizes their responses, such that readers can an overview AI individuals' lives insights about future directions. Findings discussed four with regard experiences topics. They expressed viewpoints underlying nature, potential effects work personal life domains. also commented ethical dilemmas for practice provided outlook these emerging fields. Originality/value aggregates panelists' viewpoints, as DOTI workshop. Crucial theoretical issues related both domains are addressed. Promising directions cutting-edge fields proposed.