The Formula of Humanity and AI Use

as mere means. Kant's practical philosophy is in an excellent position to capture both the danger of treating others as mere means and to account for the value of being a means. AI may endanger both: the status of some workers as ends rather than mere means and the ability of workers to function as ends on their own terms.

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Philosophy & Technology
Published
2026-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s13347-026-01100-w
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Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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The Formula of Humanity and AI Use

Martin Sticker
Philosophy & Technology
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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The Formula of Humanity and AI Use

Martin Sticker
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Abstract

as mere means. Kant's practical philosophy is in an excellent position to capture both the danger of treating others as mere means and to account for the value of being a means. AI may endanger both: the status of some workers as ends rather than mere means and the ability of workers to function as ends on their own terms.

Philosophy & TechnologyVol. 39(2)
University of Bristol (GB)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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