THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ETHICS FOR THE PROPAGATION OF BUDDHISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Abstract

 This study aims to 1) study the direction of artificial intelligence development and ethics for artificial intelligence and 2) analyze Buddhist principles for developing artificial intelligence related to the propagation of Buddhism. It was found that 1)  The development of artificial intelligence in Thailand in modern times is carried out according to the ethical principles of artificial intelligence. determined by the Thai government It is intended for regulators, researchers, designers, developers, providers of artificial intelligence. and those taking advantage of artificial intelligence Use it as a guideline for directing operations, to make artificial intelligence more reliable Stable, safe, ethical, and beneficial to humans society and environment, etc. The direction of artificial intelligence development in Thailand is currently still in the early stages according to the National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan for Thailand Development (2022-2027), which is in the period of preparation by the agency various things that will put artificial intelligence into concrete applications. Including Buddhist agencies, as well, when the time comes, they must adapt and prepare to use artificial intelligence to spread Buddhism in order to be in line with the digital age. 2) Buddhist principles for the development of artificial intelligence intended to spread Buddhism. Those involved at all levels should adhere to important ethical principles, namely The Patimokkha teachings, the Threefold Principles, the 4 Noble Truths, the principles of Kalyanamitta Dhamma. Sappurisadhamma principles Principle of Yonisomansika the kala sutra Including basic ethics (Pencasila, Panjadham), middle ethics (8 precepts, 10 meritorious actions), and advanced ethics (8 Noble Path).