ABSTRACT
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a crucial transformation in technology and human interaction, transcending traditional boundaries and redefining our relationship with non-human entities. This chapter showcases the quest of impactIA, a philanthropic organization, to identify and promote ethical principles that can guide the evolution of AI, moving beyond its role as a mere technological tool toward becoming an integral part of the human experience, reshaping societal dynamics and ethical considerations. In particular, impactIA endorses the principles of the Montreal Declaration for the Responsible Development of AI and presents them as crucial guiding principles for philanthropic efforts. These principles emphasize the alignment of AI with fundamental rights, urging philanthropy to support humanistic AI initiatives. The chapter calls for philanthropic leadership in the AI era, emphasizing the need for committed and responsible management to steer AI toward equitable and inclusive societal progress that includes open-source movements and advocates for transparency. This approach marks a decisive turning point in our coexistence with technology, where philanthropy plays a transformative role in shaping a future where AI serves the common good.
