About the Book: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Society: Ethics,
Governance and Human Values
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the foundations of modern
society. From governance and public policy to law, labour, welfare delivery and
everyday social interaction, intelligent systems increasingly influence
decisions once guided by human judgment. While technological discourse
celebrates efficiency, speed and automation, far less attention is paid to the
ethical, emotional and constitutional consequences of this transformation. This
book offers a comprehensive and critical examination of Artificial Intelligence
as a social and governance phenomenon rather than merely a technological
innovation. It argues that AI does not operate in a neutral space; it functions
within