International Journal of Information Technology

Vol. 25 No. 1 2019

Editorial for

International Journal for Information Technology (IJIT)
Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence for Social Good

Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, the issue of AI ethics has become a focal point of public debate and discussion. Not only do we need to discuss how social contracts must be adapted in order to accommodate AI in future societies, but also how to engineer future AI systems that understand and respects human morality and ethics.

This special issue aims to present recent works on these topics from the academia and the industry for readers to get an initial grasp on this complex and evolving field.

The focus of this special issue will be on AI for social good. Inside it, we invite researchers and practitioners to discuss techniques and experience designing novel AI solutions to help our societies deal with major health-related issues such as chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease and frailty, as well as enabling the younger generations to communicate more effectively with the elder generations. On behalf of the IJIT Editorial Board, I wish that this special issue can provide our readers with insight into how AI is making a positive impact on societal issues, and inspire more innovative thinking towards how we can address these challenges together.

Yours Sincerely

Chunyan Miao, Chief Editor