Risks and Opportunities of Using Artificial Intelligence in the Profession of Sociologist

The article contains the results of the author’s sociological research concerning the study of the risks and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in the profession of a sociologist. The study was conducted by the method of expert interviews. The paper reveals the degree of permissibility of using artificial intelligence at various stages of sociological research, describes the experience of experts using new technologies in research activities, and identifies the advantages and disadvantages of its use for both students and experienced sociologists. The authors of the article discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the methods and practices used by sociologists, possible ethical dilemmas that may arise in the process of its implementation in sociology. Special attention is paid to the use of the neural network by students of sociology and the consequences of this trend on their quality of training and competencies. The impact of the introduction of artificial intelligence on the transformation of the labor market is emphasized.