SDG-based AI Ethics: an analysis of recent Computer Vision research

Abstract—The impressive advancements of AI have marked the progress of technological solutions in many fields in the last few years. A key role in this progress has been played by Computer Vision, providing machines with the capability to observe, interpret and based on such understanding predict. These progresses require to consider this technology with respect to its ethical impact, particularly on human rights, sustainable development, and planet earth. The 2030-Agenda for Sustainable Development defines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that can be assumed as references for ethical development targets of technology. In this paper we analyse the extent to which Computer Vision research has focused on the SDG targets, understanding its potential to contribute to an ethical development of this technology.