ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN REPLACING HUMAN WORKERS WITH AI IN BUSINESS: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

In the hurry of using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to replace human jobs businesses are facing serious ethical issues that require a thoughtful response from the mankind. Using a case study approach this paper delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence from an ethical perspective particularly when it comes to replacing human employees in organizations.Using ethical lenses such as utilitarianism deontology and virtue ethics the study explores significant ethical implications of AI adoption such as job displacement, fairness and sociocultural implications. The paper highlights the need for corporate responsibility in dealing with AI induced disruptions by analyzing various case studies that showcase the effects on workers and the economy as a whole. The research indicates that while the rise of AI offers new opportunities for organizations they must also make responsible decisions about the integration of this technology to avoid leaving behind employees and to create an ethical and inclusive transition for all involved..