Abstract

Humans have been constructing an increasingly intricate layer of information atop the material world. With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), this information layer is evolving into a realm of heightened intelligence, effectively transforming into an information-centric domain for humanity. The advent of big data has paved the way for unprecedented progress in human endeavors, while the rise of AI signals a shift towards a world where human information activities increasingly shape reality. Consequently, novel ethical issues arise, centering on the ethics of shaping this information-based world. Thus, a new ethical framework, termed “information world-making ethics,” has emerged. Within the dimension of information world-making ethics, the integration of rules and laws offers insight into the future trajectory of AI development and human-machine interactions. The fundamental challenge of informaiton world-making ethics lays in the ethics of foundational principles, with integrity, humankind’s collective characteristic, and commonality being paramount. As AI progresses, the practical significance and applicability of information world-making ethics expand, emphasizing its increasing relevance in shaping human future.